Q19 / 180 · COMEDK 2019 · Chemistry

The metal hydroxide which is soluble in excess of ammonium hydroxide is

  • A
    $\mathrm{Fe}(\mathrm{OH})_{2}$
  • B
    $\mathrm{Fe}(\mathrm{OH})_{3}$
  • Correct answer
    C
    $\mathrm{Cu}(\mathrm{OH})_{2}$
  • D
    $\mathrm{Al}(\mathrm{OH})_{3}$

Solution

Copper (II) hydroxide $\left[\mathrm{Cu}(\mathrm{OH})_{2}\right]$ is amphoteric in nature and is soluble in excess of ammonium hydroxide.
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Hence, the correct answer is option: 'C'.

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