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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. then metal 'M' is:

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Al
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Fe
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Zn
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Ca
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Solution

The correct option is D Al
Al+NaOHAl(OH)3(white ppt)

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

Al(OH)3heatAl2O3+3H2O

Al2O3 used as adsorbent in column chromatography.

Therefore option A is correct

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