BITSAT2023Chemistryp Block Elements (Group 13 & 14)Actual
What is x in the following reaction? Al ( s )+ NaOH ( aq )+ H ₂ O ( l ) x+ H ₂( ~g )
Options
- ANa ₂ [ Al ( OH )₄ ]⁻
- BNa ⁺ [ Al ( OH )₄ ]⁻
- CNa ₂ [ Al ( OH )₆ ]⁻
- DNa ⁺ [ Al ( OH )₆ ]⁻
Correct answer
B. Na ⁺ [ Al ( OH )₄ ]⁻
Step-by-step solution
2 Al ( s )+2 NaOH ( aq )+6 H ₂ O ( l ) 2 Na ⁺ [ Al ( OH )₄ ]⁻( aq )+3 H ₂( ~g )