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If NaOH is added to an aqueous solution of Zn^2+ ions, a white precipitate appears and on adding excess NaOH, the precipitate dissolves. In this solution zinc exists in the

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If NaOH is added to an aqueous solution of Zn2+ ions, a white precipitate appears and on adding excess NaOH, the precipitate dissolves. In this solution zinc exists in the

(a) both in cationic and anionic parts

(b) there is no zinc left in the solution

(c) cationic part

(d) anionic part.

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Correct answer: (d) anionic part.

Explanation:

Zn2+ + 2NaOH → Zn(OH)2 + 2Na+

Zn(OH)2 + 2NaOH → Na2ZnO2 + 2H2O

Na2ZnO2 →  2Na+ + (ZnO2)2-

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