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Which of the following is amphoteric in nature?


A

Zinc hydroxide

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B

Lead oxide

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C

Aluminium oxide

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D

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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