Which of the following does not dissolve in excess of NaOH solution?
A
Al(OH)3
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B
Zn(OH)2
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C
Pb(OH)2
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D
Fe(OH)3
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Solution
The correct option is DFe(OH)3 Aluminium hydroxide, zinc hydroxide and lead hydroxide dissolve in excess sodium hydroxide solution to form soluble compounds. However, ferric hydroxide is not soluble in excess sodium hydroxide solution.