ExamBro
ExamBro
AP EAMCET · Chemistry · General Principles and Processes of Isolation of Metals

In the following unbalanced reaction, the product formed is
\(\mathrm{Al}_2 \mathrm{O}_3+\mathrm{NaOH}(a q)+\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O} \longrightarrow\)

  1. A \(\mathrm{Na}_3\left[\mathrm{Al}(\mathrm{OH})_6\right]\)
  2. B \(\mathrm{Na}_3\left[\mathrm{Al}(\mathrm{OH})_4\right]\)
  3. C \(\mathrm{Na}_2\left[\mathrm{Al}(\mathrm{OH})_5\right]\)
  4. D \(\mathrm{Na}\left[\mathrm{Al}(\mathrm{OH})_6\right]\)
Verified Solution

Answer & Solution

Correct Answer

(A) \(\mathrm{Na}_3\left[\mathrm{Al}(\mathrm{OH})_6\right]\)

Step-by-step Solution

Detailed explanation

Aluminium oxide reacts with aqueous solution of sodium hydroxide to form sodium hexahydroxyaluminate (III). \(\mathrm{Al}_2 \mathrm{O}_3+\mathrm{NaOH}+\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O} \longrightarrow \mathrm{Na}_3\left[\mathrm{Al}(\mathrm{OH})_6\right]\)