Which of the following is amphoteric in nature?

Zinc hydroxide

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Lead oxide

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Aluminium oxide

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All of the above

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Solution

The correct option is D
All of the above

Zinc hydroxide is amphoteric in nature. Thus, it reacts with a dilute solution of a strong acid, such as HCl, and also with a solution of an alkali such as sodium hydroxide.

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