Multiple choice

The hydroxide of the element belonging to period 3 and group 13 will be

  1. an alkali

  2. acidic in nature

  3. basic in nature

  4. amphoteric in nature

  5. neutral

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D Correct answer
Explanation

The element in question is aluminium as it has the electronic configuration 2, 8, 3. This metal is amphoteric in nature; it reacts with both acids and alkalis. Hence, its oxide and hydroxide are amphoteric in nature.