Question

Which two sets of reactants best represent the amphoteric character of `Zn(OH)_(2)`?
Set `1: Zn(OH)_(2) & OH^(-)(aq)`
Set `2: Zn(OH)_(2)(s)& H_(2)O(l)`
Set `3: Zn(OH)_(2)(s)&H^(+)(aq)`
Set `4: Zn(OH)_(2)(s)& NH_(3)(aq)`
A. 1 and 2
B. 1 and 3
C. 2 and 4
D. 3 and 4

Answer 1

Correct Answer - B
`Zn(OH)_(2)` and `H_(2)O` are Amphoterica in nature