Question
In the following reactions, ZnO is respectively acting as a/an :
(a) ZnO + Na2O → Na2ZnO2
(b) ZnO + CO2 → ZnCO3
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base and acid
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base and base
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acid and acid
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acid and base
Solution
D.
acid and base
ZnO is amphoteric oxide,in given reaction,
(a) ZnO + Na2O → Na2ZnO2
In this reaction ZnO act as Acid.
(b) ZnO + CO2 → ZnCO3
In this reaction ZnO act as Base.