Question 32
Metals and their CompoundsWhich of the following metals does NOT form a stable trioxocarbonate (IV)?
- A.Fe
- B.Al
- C.Zn
- D.Pb
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Answer: B (Al)
Explanation
Iron (II), zinc and lead carbonates all exist. Aluminium carbonate is not stable: Al3+ in water gives Al(OH)3 and CO2 instead.