What is the product formed when zinc reacts with strong $N a O H$ ?

Zinc oxide

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Zinc hydroxide

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Sodium zincate

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None of above

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Solution

The correct option is B Sodium zincate
Most metals do not react with strong bases. However, zinc is an exception to this property of metals. Zinc is atmospheric and hence it reacts with both acids and bases. Zinc reacts with $N a O H$ in aqueous medium to produce sodium zincate.

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