Question:

Which of the following is an alum?

Updated On: Jul 5, 2022
  • $FeSO _{4}\left( NH _{4}\right)_{2} SO _{4} \cdot 6 H _{2} O$
  • $NaAlO _{2}$
  • $Na _{2} SO _{4} \cdot Al _{2}\left( SO _{4}\right)_{3} \cdot 24 H _{2} O$
  • $KCl \cdot MgCl _{2} \cdot 6 H _{2} O$
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The Correct Option is C

Solution and Explanation

The term alum is used for all the double sulphates having the composition, $M _{2} SO _{4} .M _{2}'\left( SO _{4}\right)_{3}$ $24 H _{2} O$, where $M$ stands for monovalent basic radicals such $Na ^{+}, K ^{+}$ etc. and $M '$ for trivalent basic radicals such as $A l ^{3+}, Cr ^{3+}$ etc.
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