Write a balanced equation when zinc reacts with sodium hydroxide.
A
2Zn+2NaOH→2Na+2Zn(OH)2
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B
Zn+NaOH→Na+Zn(OH)2
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C
Zn+2NaOH→2Na+Zn(OH)2
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D
None of these
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Solution
The correct option is D None of these None of the given option is correct. Zn reacts with sodium hydroxide to form sodium zincate and the liberation of hydrogen gas occurs. The balanced equation is , Zn+2NaOH→Na2ZnO2+H2. So option D is correct.