JEE Main 2026 · 5 Apr · Shift 2 · Chemistry Q59

ChemistrySingle correct+4 / -1Question 59 of 75

Given below are two statements :

Statement I: Aluminium upon reaction with NaOH forms $\ce{[Al(OH)6]^3-}$ ion.

Statement II: The geometry of $\ce{ICl4-}$ , $\ce{ClO3-}$ and $\ce{IBr2-}$ is square planar, pyramidal and linear respectively.

In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :

Both Statement I and Statement II are true

Both Statement I and Statement II are false

Statement I is true but Statement II is false

Statement I is false but Statement II is true

Answer and worked solution

Official answer: D

Statement I. Aluminium with NaOH gives sodium tetrahydroxoaluminate, $\ce{Na[Al(OH)4]}$ (and $\ce{H2}$ ), not $\ce{[Al(OH)6]^3-}$ . False.

Statement II. By VSEPR:

True.

(D)

Topics:VSEPR theory Group 13

JEE Main 2026 · 5 Apr · Shift 2, Chemistry question 59