Identify X, Y and Z in the given reaction sequence.
Al+NaOH→XY(g)−−→Z
X=Na[Al(OH)4];Y=SO2;Z=Al2O3.xH2O
Al+NaOH→Na[Al(OH)4]CO2−−→NaHCO3+Al(OH)3+H2O 2Al(OH)3 can be written as Al2O3.3H2O Thus, X=Na[Al(OH)4];Y=CO2;Z=Al2O3.xH2O