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Question 1(iv)

The metal hydroxide which reacts with both acids and alkalis to form salt and water is:

  1. Calcium hydroxide
  2. Magnesium hydroxide
  3. Aluminium hydroxide
  4. Ferric hydroxide
Answer

Aluminium hydroxide

Reason — 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.