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:
A
Al
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B
Fe
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C
Zn
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D
Ca
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Solution
The correct option is DAl Al+NaOH→Al(OH)3(whiteppt)