Question 48.
Identify the compound X on the basis of the reactions given below. Also, write the name and chemical formulae of A, B and C.
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Solution
Compound X is NaOH (sodium hydroxide). 2NaOH+ZnX⟶Na2ZnO2Sodium zincate(A)+H2(g)NaOH+HCl⟶NaClSodium chloride(B)+H2ONaOH+CH3COOH⟶CH3COONaSodium acetate(C)+H2O