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QAIPM-2012-Ch-1714: NEET 2012 Chemistry - Class 12 AIPM-2012-Ch-1714 Solution: Which one of the alkali metals forms only the normal oxide…

Which one of the alkali metals forms only the normal oxide M2OM_2O on heating in air? Rb K Li Na

Multiple Choice Options

  • A Al 2 O 3 + HF + NaAlF 4
  • B Al 2 O 3 + CaF 2 + NaAlF 4
  • C Al 2 O 3 + Na 3 AlF 6 + CaF 2
  • D Al 2 O 3 + KF + Na 3 AlF 6

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Alumina Al 2 O 3 before subjecting to electrolytes, is mixed with fluorspar (CaF 2 ) and cryolite (Na 3 AlF 6 ) which lower its melting point and make it more conducting.

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