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Name the product formed when Zn reacts with NaOH.

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Zn(OH)2
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Na2ZnO2
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H2
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H2O
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Solution

The correct option is A Zn(OH)2

Zinc is a transition metal which shows moderate reactivity. Zinc reacts with NaOH to form sodium zincate with the evolution of hydrogen gas.

2NaOH(aq)+Zn(s) ΔNa2ZnO2(aq) +H2(g)

Hence, option (A) is correct.

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