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

A
Fe
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Zn
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Ca
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D
Al
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Solution

The correct option is D Al
2Al+6H2O2Al(OH)3+3H2
M X

Al(OH)3+NaOHNa[Al(OH)4]
soluble

2Al(OH)3Al2O3+3H2O
Alumina

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