State what happens when zinc granules are heated with sodium hydroxide solution. Write the balanced chemical equation for the reaction. Name the main product formed in this reaction

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When zinc granules are heated with NaOH solution, sodium zincate is formed with the evolution of hydrogen gas.

2NaOH(aq) + Zn(s) +heat  Na2ZnO2(aq) + H2(g)

The main product formed in this reaction is H, gas

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