How would you complete this reaction? #NaOH + Al -> H_2 + ?#

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Suresh Rawal
Dec 5, 2016

2NaOH + 2Al + 2H2O = 2NaAlO2 [ Sodium aluminate] + 3 H2

Explanation:

Since water is required for the complete reaction or if NaOH is taken in liquid [Lye form], H2O already exists. Hence reaction is as under :-
2NaOH + 2Al + 2H2O = 2NaAlO2 [ Sodium aluminate] + 3 H2

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