MCQ
In the following sets of reactants which two sets best exhibit the amphoteric characters of $Al_2O_3. xH_2O$ ?

Set $1$: $Al_2O_3 .xH_2O\, (s)$ and $OH^-(aq)$

Set $2$: $Al_2O_3 .xH_2O\, (s)$ and $H_2O\,(l)$

Set $3$: $Al_2O_3 .xH_2O\, (s)$ and $H^+(aq)$

Set $4$: $Al_2O_3 .xH_2O\, (s)$ and $NH_3(aq)$

  • A
    $1$ and $2$
  • $1$ and $3$
  • C
    $2$ and $4$
  • D
    $3$ and $4$

Answer

Correct option: B.
$1$ and $3$
b
Aluminium oxide is amphoteric oxide because it shows the properties of the both acidic and basic oxides . It reacts with both acids and bases to form salt and water.

$Al_2O_3 . xH_2O + 2NaOH \longrightarrow NaAlO_2 +H_2O$

$Al_2O_3 . xH_2O+HCl  \longrightarrow AlCl_3 + H_2O$

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