MEDIUMMCQ SINGLEJEE Mains ChemistryInorganic Chemistryp-Block (group 13 and 14)Aluminium and Its Compounds
Aluminium vessels should not be washed with materials containing washing soda since :
A.washing soda reacts with aluminium to form soluble✓ Correct
B.washing soda is expensive
C.washing soda is easily decomposed
D.washing soda reacts with aluminium to form insoluble
Explanation
Aluminum vessels should not be washed with sodium carbonate 2 3 Na CO as it reacts to form soluble alumi- nate. This is because aluminium is an amphoteric metal that reacts with both acids and alkalies. Therefore, the correct option is a.