A compound (X) imparts on a golden yellow flame and shows the following reactions : Zn powder when boiled with a concentrated aqueous solution of (X), H2 is evolved, What is X?
A
KOH
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B
NaOH
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C
Mg(OH)2
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D
Ca(OH)2
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Solution
The correct option is BNaOH Zn powder when boiled with a concentrated aqueous solution of (X) dissolves and H2 is evolved.Zn+2H2O+2NaOH→Na2[Zn(OH)4]+H2.