Question
Chemistry Question on Group 13 Elements
The dissolution of Al(OH)3 by a solution of NaOH results in the formation of
A
\ce[Al(H2O)4(OH)2]+
B
\ce[Al(H2O)3(OH)3]
C
\ce[Al(H2O)2(OH)4]−
D
[Al(H2O)6](OH)3]
Answer
\ce[Al(H2O)2(OH)4]−
Explanation
Solution
Dissolution of Al(OH)3 by a solution of NaOH produces a complex compound shown as below: Al(OH)3+NaOH⟶[Al(H2O)2(OH)4]−