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Chemistry Chapter- 3

In the given reaction, Al₂O₃ + NaOH → ……X…… + H₂O

What is element X?

NaAlO₂

Na₃Al

Na₂O₃

NaAl₂O₃

Aluminium oxide is amphoteric in nature, i.e., it reacts with acids as well as bases to form salt and water.

Here, aluminium oxide behaves as an acid as it reacts with NaOH, a base and forms sodium aluminate (NaAlO2) and water:

Al2O₃ + NaOH → 2NaAlO₂+ H₂O

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