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CHM 102 Group II Objective Question

Question

Which Group II hydroxide is identified as amphoteric?
Options
A Mg(HO)₂
B Ca(HO)₂
C Be(HO)₂
Correct Answer
D Ba(HO)₂
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Page 8 mentions, 'Be(HO)₂ is amphoteric while Mg, Ca, Sr, Ba hydroxides are basic'.

Hint

Recall the unique characteristics of the first element in Group II.

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