A sample containing x mol of Al₂Cl₆ is dissolved in water to give solution W. In order to precipitate all of the aluminium as its hydroxide, y mol of sodium hydroxide are required. More of the alkali is added to re-dissolve the precipitate, giving solution Z. Which statements are correct? 1 the initial pH of solution W is below 7 2 y = 3x 3 Z contains x mol of aluminium
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