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Post-UTME Chemistry 2008 Objective — Question 8

Question 8 of 16 from the Post-UTME Screening (Post-UTME) Chemistry 2008 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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When aluminium tetraoxosulphate (VI) reacts with excess sodium hydroxide, the formula of one of the compounds formed is

  • A. AlNaO2
  • B. Al(OH)3
  • C. NaAl(OH)4Correct
  • D. Na3AlO3

Explanation

With excess NaOH, amphoteric aluminium hydroxide dissolves to form soluble sodium aluminate, NaAl(OH)4.

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