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Question
The metal hydroxide which reacts with both acids and alkalis to form salt and water is ______.
Options
Calcium hydroxide
Magnesium hydroxide
Aluminium hydroxide
Ferric hydroxide
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Solution
The metal hydroxide which reacts with both acids and alkalis to form salt and water is aluminium hydroxide.
Explanation:
Because Al(OH)3 is amphoteric in nature, it can generate salt and water as well as behave as a base with a strong acid.
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