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A mixture of dil. NaOH and aluminium pieces in used to open drain.

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A mixture of dil . NaOH and aluminium pieces is used to open drain : When aluminium pieces react with dilute NaOH, dihydrogen gas will be evolved , with high pressure, which can open the drain.
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