Question

Explain why Al(OH)3Al(OH)3 is amphoteric in nature.

Answer 1

$Al(OH{)}_3$ is amphoteric in nature as it can act both as acid as well as base.

$Al\left(OH{)}_3\right(s)+3H^{+}(aq)⟶A{l}^{3+}(aq)+3H_{2}O$

$Al\left(OH{)}_3\right(s)+O{H}^{-}(aq)⟶[Al\left(OH{)}_4\right]$