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Assertion : `Na_(2)ZnO_(2)` is water soluble whereas `Zn(OH)_(2)` is insoluble. Reason : Addition of `NaOH` solution to `ZnCl_(2)` gives white ppt. which dissolves on further addition of `NaOH` due to the formation of complex cation.A. If both assertion and reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.B. If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of the assertionC. If assertion is true but reason is false.D. If assertion is false but reason is true. |
Answer» Correct Answer - c `ZnCl_(2)+2NaOH rarr Zn(OH)_(2)+2NaCl` `Zn(OH)_(2)+2NaOH rarr Na_(2)[ZnO_(2)]+2H_(2)O` `[Zn_(2)O]^(2-)` is a complex anion. |
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