ZnO (*) + 2HCl (aq) → ZnCl2 (aq) + H2O(l)
ZnCl2 (aq) + Na2CO3 (aq) → ZnCO3 (*) + 2NaCl (aq)
Dissolve zinc oxide in minimum quantity of dil. HCl. Add to it a saturated solution of Na2CO3 in water till no more precipitation takes place. Filter and dry the ZnCO3 so obtained.