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Assertion: Al(OH)(3) is amphoteric in na...

Assertion: `Al(OH)_(3)` is amphoteric in nature.
Reason: `Al(OH)_(3)` is `H^(+)` donar acid as well as `OH^(-)` donar base.

A

If both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)

B

if both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not correct explanation of (A)

C

If (A) is true but (R) is false

D

If (A) is false but (R) is false

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The correct Answer is:
C
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