Of the following group of hydroxides which one is made up of Amphoteric hydroxide?
A
Zn(OH)2,Al(OH)3
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B
Zn(OH)2,Ca(OH)2
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C
Pb(OH)2,KOH
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D
Rb(OH),Ba(OH)2
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Solution
The correct option is DZn(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.