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Question

The dissolution of Al(OH)3 by a solution of NaOH results in the formation of :

A

[Al(H2O)4(OH)]2+

B

[Al(H2O)2(OH)4]-

C

[Al(H2O)3(OH)3]

D

[Al(H2O)6(OH)3]

Answer

$Al(H2O)2(OH)4$ -

Explanation

Solution

As Al(OH)3 is amphoteric in nature and thus form

[Al(H2O)2(OH)4]-.