2NaOH+Zn---------->Na₂ZnO₂+H₂(gas) . IS HEAT RESPONSIBLE IN THIS REACTION TO FORM HYDROGEN IN 'GASEOUS FORM'?

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Yes, when we heat the reactants only then Alkali solution reacts with Zn to produce H₂
Without heat this reaction will not occur.

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