Which of the following statements in incorrect?
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pure sodium metal dissolves in liquid ammonia to give blue solution
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NaOH reacts with glass to give sodium silicate
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Aluminium reacts with excess NaOH to give Al(OH)3
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NaHCO3 on heating gives Na2CO3
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Aluminium reacts with excess NaOH to give Al(OH)3
Aluminium being amphoteric reacts with aqueous alkalies with the evolution of H2 gas.
2 Al (s) + 2NaOH (aq) + 6H2O (l) --> 2Na+[Al(OH)4]- (aq) +3 H2 ↑