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When metal ′M′ is treated with NaOH, a white gelatinous precipitate ′X′ is obtained, which is soluble in excess of NaOH. Compound ′X′ when heated strongly gives an oxide which is used in chromatography as an adsorbent. The metal ′M′ is

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Zn
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Al
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Fe
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Ca
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The correct option is B Al
Al3+NaOH−−−Al(OH)3white gelatinous precipitate Excess NaOH−−−−−−−NaAlO2Sodium meta aluminate (soluble)

2Al(OH)3Strong heating−−−−−−−Al2O3+2H2O

Al2O3 is used in column chromatography.

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