The amphoteric hydroxide is:
Ionic Equilibrium · Class 11 · JEE Main Previous Year Question
The amphoteric hydroxide is:
- a✓
- b
- c
- d
Amphoteric hydroxide = reacts with both acids AND bases.
Step 1 — Check each hydroxide:
(1) : Reacts with HCl (acid): Also reacts with NaOH (base): Amphoteric ✓
(2) : Only reacts with acids purely basic ✗
(3) : Only reacts with acids purely basic ✗
(4) : Only reacts with acids purely basic ✗
Note: Be is a small, highly polarising cation its hydroxide shows amphoteric character (similar to Al, Zn).
Answer: Option (1) —
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