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An element of group 2 forms covalent oxide which is amphoteric in nature and dissolves in water to give an amphoteric hydroxide. Identify the element and write chemical reactions of the hydroxide of the element with an alkali and an acid.

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### Step-by-Step Solution 1. **Identify the Element**: - The element in Group 2 that forms a covalent oxide which is amphoteric in nature is **Beryllium (Be)**. - Beryllium oxide (BeO) is known to be amphoteric because it can react with both acids and bases. 2. **Formation of Hydroxide**: - When Beryllium oxide dissolves in water, it forms **Beryllium hydroxide (Be(OH)₂)**, which is also amphoteric. ...
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