Out of the following metals, which will give H2 on reaction with NaOH? I:Zn II:Mg III:Al IV:Be
A
I,II,III,IV
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B
I,III,IV
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C
II,IV
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D
I,III
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Solution
The correct option is BI,III,IV Zn,Al and Be will give hydrogen in reaction with NaOH. Mg is not affected by alkalies. Zn+2NaOH→Na2ZnO2(sodiumzincate)+H2 2Al+2NaOH+2H2O→2NaAlO2(sodiummetaaluminate)+3H2 2Al+6NaOHfuse−−→2Na3AlO3(sodiumaluminate)+3H2 Be+2NaOH→Na2BeO2+H2