A metal M has electronic configuration 2, 8, 3 and occurs in earth's crust and its oxide M203. It is more reactive than zinc. Which of the following options (s) is/are correct?

The element with atomic number of 13 [2 + 8 + 3 = 13] is Aluminium and it is more reactive than zinc.


The ore of aluminium is called as bauxite and the oxide of aluminium is Al2O3.


So the correct answer is d.

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