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The reaction of zinc with excess of aqueous alkali, evolves hydrogen gas and gives :

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[Zn(OH)4]2
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Zn(OH)2
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Both (b) and (c)
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[ZnO2]2
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Solution

The correct option is C Both (b) and (c)
Zinc dissolves in excess of aqueous alkali.
Zn+2OH1+2H2O[Zn(OH)4]2+H2
Tetrahydroxozincate (II) ion
However, this reaction in NCERT is given as
Zn+2NaOHNa2ZnO2+H2
ZnO22 is anhydrous form of Zn(OH)4]2.
ZnO22+2H2O[Zn(OH)4]2.
Hence, correct answer is (d)

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