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Question
The set in which compounds have different nature is ______.
Options
B(OH)3 and H3PO3
B(OH)3 and Al(OH)3
NaOH and Ca(OH)2
Be(OH)2 and Al(OH)3
MCQ
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Solution
The set in which compounds have different nature is B(OH)3 and Al(OH)3.
Explanation:
Let us check each option one by one to find out the pair of compounds with different natures.
Boric acid, B(OH)3 is a weak, monobasic Lewis acid. Al(OH)3, aluminium hydroxide is amphoteric in nature that means it possesses both acidic and basic properties. Therefore, B(OH)3 is acidic in nature but, Al(OH)3 is amphoteric in nature.
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