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Which of the following is acidic in nature ?

A

`Be(OH)_(2)`

B

`Mg(OH)_(2)`

C

`B(OH)_(3)`

D

`Al(OH)_(3)`

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The correct Answer is:
C
`B(OH)_(3)` or `H_(3)BO_(3)` is boric acid. It is only acidic in nature. It acts as a Lewis acid:

`Be(OH)_(2)` and `Al(OH)_(3)` are amphoteric while `Mg(OH)_(2)` is basic in nature.
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