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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Inorganic: D and F Block Elements

Question:

Addition of NaOH on Zn2+ ion gives a white ppt. which on addition of excess of NaOH which dissolves. In this solution Zn exists in which of the following form?

Options:

Zn2+ form

Cationic form

Anionic form

Both Option 2 and Option 3 are correct

Correct Answer:

Anionic form

Explanation:

Zn2+2OH-→ Zn(OH)2 (white ppt.).
In excess of NaOH, it dissolves and form complex.
Zn(OH)2​ 2OH- Zn(OH)42
In this complex, oxidation state of Zn is +2.