Name the gas evolved when zinc granules are treated/heated with: (a) hydrochloric acid solution (b) sodiumhydroxide solution

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Philoid · Accepted Answer

(a) 2HCl + Zn→ ZnCl₂ + H₂

Hydrogen gas is formed.

(b) 2NaOH + Zn → Na₂ZnO₂ + H₂

Hydrogen gas is formed in the reaction.