Which of the following is an amphoteric hydro | vedclass

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(A) An amphoteric substance is one that can react with both acids and bases.$Be(OH)_2$ is amphoteric in nature because it reacts with both acids and b

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$Be(OH)_2$

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(A) An amphoteric substance is one that can react with both acids and bases.$Be(OH)_2$ is amphoteric in nature because it reacts with both acids and bases to form salts and water.For example: $Be(OH)_2 + 2HCl \rightarrow BeCl_2 + 2H_2O$ (acts as a base)$Be(OH)_2 + 2NaOH \rightarrow Na_2[Be(OH)_4]$ (acts as an acid)Other hydroxides like $Mg(OH)_2$,$Ca(OH)_2$,and $Sr(OH)_2$ are basic in nature.

Which of the following is an amphoteric hydroxide?

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