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A compound whose general formula is M(OH)3 reacts as shown by the equation below

      

A compound whose general formula is M(OH)3 reacts as shown by the equation below.
M(OH)3(s) + OH$^-_4$(aq) $\rightarrow$ M(OH)$^-_4$(aq)
M(OH)3(s) + 3H+(aq) $\rightarrow$ M3+(aq) + 3H2O(l)

a) What name is given to compounds which behave like M(OH)3 in the two reactions
b) Name two elements whose hydroxides behave like that of M.

  

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John
a) Amphoteric

b) Lead, Zinc and Aluminium
johnmulu answered the question on February 15, 2017 at 06:12


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