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JAMB Chemistry 1986 Question 37

Question 37

Metals and their Compounds

Which of the following does NOT contain aluminium as a component?

  1. A.Over-head cables
  2. B.Duralumin
  3. C.Container for caustic soda
  4. D.Container for nitric acid
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Answer: C (Container for caustic soda)

Explanation

Aluminium reacts with sodium hydroxide solution, so it cannot hold caustic soda. It is used for overhead cables, in the alloy duralumin and for nitric acid containers.