Zn+2 dissolves in excess of NaOH due to the formation of:
A
Zn(OH)2
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B
ZnO
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C
Na2ZnO2
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D
all the above
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Solution
The correct option is CNa2ZnO2 Sodium hydroxide (NaOH) reacts with zinc to form soluble sodium zincate (Na2ZnO2) along with the liberation of inflammable hydrogen gas.