Question

Aluminium hydroxide is amphoteric.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is A True

Amphoteric oxides are both acidic and basic in nature.

Aluminium hydroxide is amphoteric. It dissolves in acid forming${\left[Al{\left(H_{2}O\right)}_6\right]}^{3+}$. It also dissolves in strong alkali forming${\left[Al{\left(OH\right)}_4\right]}^{-}$