MCQ
The state oxidation state of aluminium is_________.
  • A
    +3
  • B
    +1 and +3
  • C
    +2 and +3
  • D
    +1

Answer

  1. +1 and +3

Explanation:

The vast majority of compounds with Al minerals feature aluminium in the oxidation state +3. Al(III) is six coordinate or tetra coordinate. Most Al compounds exist in +3 oxidation state but a few exist in +1 oxidation state like AlF, AlCl, AlBr when the trihalide is heated with Al.

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