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Reaction of Zn(OH)₂ with NaOH produces(A) Na₂ZnO₂(B) ZnO(C) Na₂O(D) None of these

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The reaction of Zn(OH)₂ with NaOH produces ZnO (Option B).

When you mix zinc hydroxide (Zn(OH)₂) with sodium hydroxide (NaOH), a double displacement reaction occurs, and zinc hydroxide reacts with sodium hydroxide to form zinc oxide (ZnO) and water (H₂O). The balanced chemical equation for this reaction is:

Zn(OH)₂ + 2NaOH → ZnO + 2H₂O

So, the correct answer is Option B, ZnO.