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Aluminium powder is boiled with concentrated aqueous solution of sodium hydroxide. explain it

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Answered by pardeshipruthviraj05
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Explanation:

Al is amphoteric in nature, so it can react with both acid and base. On treatment with NaOH, Al gives sodium aluminate salt and hydrogen gas. The reaction is highly exothermic.

2NaOH + 2Al +2H2O = 2NaAlO2 + 3H2

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