QQuestion
The metal hydroxide which reacts with both acids and alkalis to form salt and water is:
(a) Calcium hydroxide
(b) Magnesium hydroxide
(c) Aluminium hydroxide
(d) Ferric hydroxide
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✓Answer
(c) Aluminium hydroxide
Explanation:
As Al(OH)3 is amphoteric in nature, it can generate salt and water as well as behave as a base with a strong acid.
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