wiz-icon
MyQuestionIcon
MyQuestionIcon
1
You visited us 1 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!
Question

Of the following group of hydroxides which one is made up of Amphoteric hydroxide?

A
Zn(OH)2,Al(OH)3
Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses
B
Zn(OH)2,Ca(OH)2
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
C
Pb(OH)2,KOH
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
D
Rb(OH),Ba(OH)2
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
Open in App
Solution

The correct option is D Zn(OH)2,Al(OH)3
Amphoteric compound is a molecule or ion that can react both as an acid and as a base. Many metals form amphoteric oxides or hydroxides. Amphoterism depends on the oxidation states of the oxide.

Examples are Zn(OH)2 , Al(OH)3

flag
Suggest Corrections
thumbs-up
0
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
similar_icon
Related Videos
thumbnail
lock
Electronegativity
CHEMISTRY
Watch in App
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
CrossIcon