When solution of ZnS in dil.HCl is treated with NaOH solution, a white ppt. is formed which dissolves in excess of NaOH due to formation of :
A
ZnCl2
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B
Zn(OH)Cl
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C
Na2ZnO2
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D
None of these
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Solution
The correct option is CNa2ZnO2 Option (C) is correct. When solution of ZnS in dil.HCl is treated with NaOH solution, a white ppt. is formed which dissolves in excess of NaOH due to formation of Na2ZnO2. ZnS+2HCl⟶ZnCl2+H2S ZnCl2+2NaOH⟶Zn(OH)2+2NaCl Zn(OH)2+2NaOH⟶Na2ZnO2+2H2O(soluble)