In the following sets of reactants which two sets best exhibit the amphoteric character of Al2O3 . xH2O ?
Set 1:
Set 2:
Set 3:
Set 4:
1 and 2
1 and 3
2 and 4
3 and 4
Amphoteric species is a molecule or ion that can react both as an acid and as a base
Aluminium hydroxide is amphoteric
In set 1, is formed showing electrophilic nature
In set 3, is formed with showing nucleophilic nature.
Therefore, option (2) is correct.