Chemistry-(general)
NEET Chemistry (general) Assertion Reason Question
Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Medium-Class 12
Assertion (A): A white precipitate of zinc hydroxide is soluble in excess sodium hydroxide solution. | Reason (R): Sodium zincate is formed when zinc hydroxide reacts with excess sodium hydroxide.
A
Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
B
Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
C
A is true but R is false.
D
A is false but R is true.
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
Both the assertion and the reason are correct as zinc hydroxide dissolves in excess NaOH to form sodium zincate, as detailed in the NCERT context.
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