Chemistry-Functional Group Tests

NEET Chemistry Functional Group Tests MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-diagram based-Hard-Class 12

Consider a diagram showing a test tube containing a solution in which a white gelatinous precipitate is formed after adding excess sodium hydroxide. Identify the compound formed in this process.

Question diagram
A

Sodium meta aluminate

B

Aluminium chloride

C

Aluminium nitrate

D

Sodium chloride

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

The formation of sodium meta aluminate occurs when aluminium hydroxide, a white gelatinous precipitate, dissolves in excess sodium hydroxide, as described in the NCERT context.

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