Question

Assertion :Statement $-$ 1 : $Al{\left(OH\right)}_3$ is amphoteric in nature. Reason: Statement $-$ 2 : $Al-O$ and $O-H$ bonds can be broken with equal ease in $Al{\left(OH\right)}_3$

• A. Statement $-$ 1 is true, Statement $-$ 2 is true and Statement $-$ 2 is correct explanation for Statement $-$ 1.
• B. Statement $-$ 1 is true, Statement $-$ 2 is true and Statement $-$ 2 is NOT the correct explanation for Statement $-$ 1.
• C. Statement $-$ 1 is true, Statement $-$ 2 is false.
• D. Statement $-$ 1 is false, Statement $-$ 2 is true.

Answer 1

The correct option is C Statement $-$ 1 is true, Statement $-$ 2 is false.

Due to incomplete octet of $Al$, $Al(OH{)}_3$ can act as acid as well so it is amphoteric in nature.