S Block Elements Question 153

Question: If $ NaOH $ is added to an aqueous solution of $ Z{{n}^{2+}} $ ions, a white precipitate appears and on adding excess $ NaOH, $ the precipitate dissolves. In this solution zinc exists in the:

Options:

A) both in cafionic and anionic parts

B) there is no zinc left in the solution

C) cationic part

D) anionic part.

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Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

[d] $ Z{{n}^{2+}}+2NaOH\xrightarrow{{}} $ $ Zn{{(OH)}_2}+2N{{a}^{+}} $

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

$ Na_2ZnO_2\xrightarrow{{}}2N{{a}^{+}}+{{(ZnO_2)}^{2-}} $