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The balanced chemical equation for the reaction of an alkaline solution of sodium nitrate with zinc is :

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Zn+NaNO2+NaOHZnOH+NaOH+H2O
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Zn+NaNO2+NaOHNa2ZnO2+NH4OH+H2O
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3Zn+NaNO2+5NaOH3Na2ZnO2+NH3+H2O
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Zn+NaNO2+4NaOHNa2ZnO2+NH4OH+H2O2
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Solution

The correct option is B 3Zn+NaNO2+5NaOH3Na2ZnO2+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+5NaOH3Na2ZnO2+H2O+NH3

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