Snape next discusses molecular equations. He mentions that a molecular equation is also known as a complete-formula equation. The term molecular equation is somewhat misleading since the compounds are often formula units of ionic compounds and not molecular. Which is the correct molecular equation for the reaction of aqueous zinc II nitrate and aqueous sodium hydroxide. Note: a precipitate will form.
A) Zn(NO₃)₂(aq)+2NaOH(aq) → Zn(OH)₂(s)+2NaNO₃(aq)
B) Zn(NO₃)₂(aq)+2NaOH(aq) → Zn(OH)₂(aq)+2NaNO₃(s)
C) ZnNO₃(aq)+2NaOH(aq) → Zn(OH)₂(s)+2NaNO₃(aq)
D) ZnNO₃(aq)+2NaOH(aq) → Zn(OH)₂(aq)+2NaNO₃(s)
