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Q1. [1]
Consider the following Chemical equation : a Al₂O₃ + b HCl ⟶ c AlCl₃ + d H₂O. In order to balance this chemical equation, the values of a, b, c and d must be
  1. A 1, 6, 2 and 3
  2. B 1, 6, 3 and 2
  3. C 2, 6, 2 and 3
  4. D 2, 6, 3 and 2
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Model Answer

(A) 1, 6, 2 and 3

Balancing: Al₂O₃ + 6HCl → 2AlCl₃ + 3H₂O. Al: 2=2, Cl: 6=6, O: 3=3, H: 6=6. So a=1, b=6, c=2, d=3.

Explanation

Balance Al first (2 on LHS → c=2), then Cl (6 on RHS → b=6), then check H and O (6H gives 3H₂O). The correct coefficients are 1, 6, 2, 3 — option A. Watch out for option D which incorrectly doubles all terms.

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