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Question

When Al is added to sodium hydroxide solution:

A

No reaction takes place

B

Oxygen is evolved

C

Water is produced

D

Hydrogen is evolved

Answer

Hydrogen is evolved

Explanation

Solution

2Al + 2NaOH + 6H2O $\longrightarrow$ 2NaAl(OH)4 + 3H2.