Identify a Balanced Equation for the Calcination of Al(OH)₃

question 13

Multiple Choice

Identify a balanced equation for the calcination of Al(OH) ₃.

• A)2Al(O
• H)₃(s) Al₂O₃(s)+ 3H₂O(g)
• B)Al(O
• H)₃(s)+ SiO₂(s) AlSiO₃(s)+ 3H₂O(g)
• C)2Al(O
• H)₃(s)+ O₂(g) Al₂O₃(s)+ 3H₂O(g)
• D)Al(O
• H)₃(s)+ C(s) Al₂O₃(s)+ CO₂(g)+ H₂O(g)
• E)2Al(O
• H)₃(s)+ 3CO(g) Al₂O₃(s)+ 3CO₂(g)+ 3H₂O(g)

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