Analytical Chemistry Question 112

Question: If $ NaOH $ is added to an aqueous solution of zinc ions, a white precipitate appears and on adding excess $ NaOH $ , the precipitate dissolves. In this solution zinc exists in the

[NCERT 1981; MP PET 1993]

Options:

A) Cationic part

B) Anionic part

C) Both in cationic and anionic parts

D) There is no zinc in the solution

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Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

$ Z{n^{2+}}+2NaOH\to Zn{{(OH)}_2}+2N{a^{+}} $

$ Zn{{(OH)}_2}+2NaOH\to Na_2ZnO_2+2H_2O. $