Explain why sodium hydroxide solution cannot be kept in aluminium containers? Write the equation for the reaction that may take place for the same.
a) Sodium hydroxide reacts with aluminum to form aluminum oxide and hydrogen gas.
b) Sodium hydroxide reacts with aluminum to form sodium aluminate and water.
c) Sodium hydroxide reacts with aluminum to form aluminum hydroxide and hydrogen gas.
d) Sodium hydroxide reacts with aluminum to form sodium hydroxide and aluminum oxide.