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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?

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KOH
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NaOH
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Mg(OH)2
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Ca(OH)2
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Solution

The correct option is B NaOH
Zn powder when boiled with a concentrated aqueous solution of (X) dissolves and H2 is evolved. Zn+2H2O+2NaOHNa2[Zn(OH)4]+H2.
So, X is NaOH.
Hence, option B is correct.

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