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State whether the following statement is True or False. Magnesium hydroxide is amphoteric in nature since it reacts with both acids and bases.

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Question

State whether the following statement is True or False.

Magnesium hydroxide is amphoteric in nature since it reacts with both acids and bases.

True or False
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Solution

This statement is false.

Explanation:

Magnesium hydroxide is purely basic in nature and reacts only with acids. It does not react with bases.

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Chapter 4: Analytical Chemistry - Intext Question [Page 85]

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Lakhmir Singh Chemistry [English] Class 10 ICSE
Chapter 4 Analytical Chemistry
Intext Question | Q 1. (iii) | Page 85
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