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 :
Fe
Zn
Ca
Al
As we learned
Reaction of aluminium with alkalies -
Reacts with aqueous alkali and liberates H2
- wherein
(Amphoteric metals are excess so lub le in alkali) galatinous white
Option 1)
Fe
Option 2)
Zn
Option 3)
Ca
Option 4)
Al
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