2 KOH + Zn(OH)2 → K2[Zn(OH)4]

This is an acid-base reaction (neutralization): KOH is a base, Zn(OH)2 is an acid.

This is a complexation reaction: K2[Zn(OH)4] is the formed complex.

Reactants:

  • KOH – Potassium hydroxide source: wikipedia, accessed: 2019-09-27source: wikidata, accessed: 2019-09-02source: ICSC, accessed: 2019-09-04source: NIOSH NPG, accessed: 2019-09-02
    • Other names: Caustic potash source: wikipedia, accessed: 2019-09-27source: wikidata, accessed: 2019-09-02source: ICSC, accessed: 2019-09-04source: NIOSH NPG, accessed: 2019-09-02, Lye source: wikipedia, accessed: 2019-09-27source: wikidata, accessed: 2019-09-02, Potash lye source: wikipedia, accessed: 2019-09-27source: wikidata, accessed: 2019-09-02
    • Appearance: White solid, deliquescent source: wikipedia, accessed: 2019-09-27; White hygroscopic solid in various forms source: ICSC, accessed: 2019-09-04; Odorless, white or slightly yellow lumps, rods, flakes, sticks, or pellets. [Note: May be used as an aqueous solution.] source: NIOSH NPG, accessed: 2019-09-02
  • Zn(OH)2
    • Names: Zinc hydroxide source: wikipedia, accessed: 2019-09-28source: wikidata, accessed: 2019-09-02, Zinc(II) hydroxide source: wikidata, accessed: 2019-09-02
    • Appearance: White powder source: wikipedia, accessed: 2019-09-28

Products:

  • K2[Zn(OH)4]