The balanced chemical equation for the reaction of an alkaline solution of sodium nitrate with zinc is :
A
Zn+NaNO2+NaOH→ZnOH+NaOH+H2O
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B
Zn+NaNO2+NaOH→Na2ZnO2+NH4OH+H2O
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C
3Zn+NaNO2+5NaOH→3Na2ZnO2+NH3+H2O
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D
Zn+NaNO2+4NaOH→Na2ZnO2+NH4OH+H2O2
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Solution
The correct option is B3Zn+NaNO2+5NaOH→3Na2ZnO2+NH3+H2O When an aqueous solution of sodium nitrate is heated with zinc, sodium zincate and ammonia is produced.
The balance chemical equation for the above reaction is : NaNO2+3Zn+5NaOH→3Na2ZnO2+H2O+NH3