D-And F-Block Elements Ques 77

Question: Which of the following metal gives hydrogen gas, when heated with hot concentrated alkali

[Pb. CET 2002]

Options:

A) Cu

B) Ag

C) Zn

D) Ni

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

$ Zn+\underset{Conc\text{.}}{\mathop{NaOH}},\to \underset{\text{Sodium zincate}}{\mathop{Na_2ZnO_2}},+\underset{Hydrogen}{\mathop{H_2}}, $ Thus in this reaction hydrogen gas is produced when zinc is treated with concentrated NaOH.



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