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Which one of the following is correct statement ?

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a

The hydroxide of aluminium is more acidic than that of boron.

b

The hydroxide of boron is basic, while that of aluminium is amphoteric.

c

The hydroxide of boron is acidic, while that of aluminium is amphoteric.

d

The hydroxide of boron and aluminium are amphoteric

answer is C.

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Detailed Solution

Boron is the only non-metal in group-13 and its hydroxide is acidic. Boron hydroxide is formed when borax is treated with acid in the presence of water. On heating, boric hydroxide forms meta-boric acid.

B(OH)3HBO2Metaboric acid+H2O

Aluminum hydroxide is amphoteric because it reacts with both acid and base.

Al(OH)3+3HClAlCl3+3H2OAl(OH)3+NaOHNaAlO2+2H2O

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