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Which of the following metal(s) on treatment with NaOH will liberate H2 gas?

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Zn
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Sn
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Al
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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+2NaOHNa2ZnO2+H2
Sn+2NaOH+H2ONa2SnO3+2H2
2Al+2NaOH+2H2O2NaAlO2+3H2
and Mg+NaOHMgO+NaH

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