The amphoteric hydroxide is :

Question:

The amphoteric hydroxide is :

  1. $\mathrm{Ca}(\mathrm{OH})_{2}$

  2. $\mathrm{Be}(\mathrm{OH})_{2}$

  3. $\mathrm{Sr}(\mathrm{OH})_{2}$

  4. $\mathrm{Mg}(\mathrm{OH})_{2}$


Correct Option: 2

Solution:

$\mathrm{Be}(\mathrm{OH})_{2}$ is amphoteric in nature while rest all alkaline earth metal hydroxide are basic in nature.

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