JEE Main2018Chemistryp Block Elements (Group 13 & 14)Actual
When metal M is treated with NaOH , a white gelatinous precipitate X is obtained, which is soluble in excess of NaOH . Compound X when heated strongly gives an oxide which is used in chromatography as an adsorbent. The metal M is
Options
- AFe
- BZn
- CCa
- DAl
Correct answer
D. Al
Step-by-step solution
Alumina Al 2 O 3 is used in chromatography Al + NaOH → Al ( OH ) 3 ( gelatinous ) → NaOH ( ex cess ) [ Al ( OH ) 4 ] − ( soluble ) → Δ Al 2 O 3