JIPMER2004Chemistrys Block Elements
Which of the following dissolves in hot conc. NaOH solution?
Options
- AFe
- BZn
- CCu
- DAg
Correct answer
B. Zn
Step-by-step solution
Zinc is quite reactive metal. It dissolves in excess of hot NaOH to give sodium zincate. Zn +2 NaOH sodium zincate Na ₂ ZnO ₂+ H ₂