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Of the following , and amphoteric hydroxide is

A

`Ca(OH)_(2)`

B

`NaOH`

C

`Be(OH)_(2)`

D

`LiOH`

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C
Due to the smallest size and highest ionisation enthalpy of `Be,Be(OH)_(2)` is amphoteric, i.e. reacts both with an acid and a base.
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