The hydroxides of aluminium and iron are generally insoluble in water. However, NaOH is used to sepa

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The hydroxides of aluminium and iron are generally insoluble in water. However, NaOH is used to separate one from the other. This is because:

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In presence of excess of NaOH , aluminium hydroxide becomes soluble due to the formation of metaaluminate. \