Which of the following metal(s) on treatment with NaOH will liberate H2 gas?
A
Zn
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B
Sn
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C
Al
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D
Mg
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Solution
The correct option is C Al Amphoteric metals react with boiling alkali, in this case NaOH to liberate H2 gas. Zn+2NaOH→Na2ZnO2+H2 Sn+2NaOH+H2O→Na2SnO3+2H2 2Al+2NaOH+2H2O→2NaAlO2+3H2
and Mg+NaOH→MgO+NaH