Question

Balanced equation for the conversion of Al to KAl(SO4)2·12H2O

A) 2Al + 3K2SO4 + 24H2O → 2KAl(SO4)2·12H2O + 3H2
B) Al + K2SO4 + 12H2O → KAl(SO4)2·12H2O + H2
C) 4Al + 6K2SO4 + 48H2O → 4KAl(SO4)2·12H2O + 6H2
D) 3Al + 2K2SO4 + 24H2O → 3KAl(SO4)2·12H2O + 2H2

Answer 1

None of the provided options for the balanced equation for the conversion of aluminum to potassium aluminum sulfate dodecahydrate is correct.

Step-by-step explanation:

The balanced equation for the conversion of aluminum (Al) to potassium aluminum sulfate dodecahydrate (KAl(SO4)2·12H2O) from the options provided is as follows:

2 Al(s) + 2 K2SO4(aq) + 4 H2SO4(aq) + 22 H2O(l) → 2 KAl(SO4)2·12H2O(s) + 3 H2(g)

We must balance the reactants and products to ensure that the number of atoms for each element is the same on both sides of the reaction.

However, none of the options given in the question is correct. By working through the synthesis of KAl(SO4)2·12H2O, it becomes evident that the equation provided in the question does not correspond directly with the real-world chemical formation of this compound.