A-LevelChemistryChemical periodicityFeb/Mar 2021Paper 1 Q351 Mark
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
A1, 2 and 3 are correct
B1 and 2 only are correct
C2 and 3 only are correct
D1 only is correct
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