Multiple choice

The hydroxide of which of the following metals is amphoteric in nature?

  1. Mg

  2. Ca

  3. Sr

  4. Be

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D Correct answer
Explanation

With base: Be(OH)2 + 2OH- ---------> [Be(OH)4]2- With acid: Be(OH)2 + 2HCl + 2H2O -----------> [Be(OH)4]Cl2