Question

Be(OH)2 is amphoteric in nature why​

Answer 1

Answer:

Be(OH)2, is an amphoteric hydroxide , dissolving in both acids . Industrially , it is produced as a by-product in the extraction of beryllium metal from the ores bery. ... When alkali is added to beryllium salt solutions the α-form (a gel) is formed.

Answer 2

$Be(OH)_2$ is amphoteric because it reacts with both acid and bases.

• The species which can react with both acid and bases and act as both acid and bases are defined as amphoteric species.
• $Be(OH)_2$ can react with both acid and bases. It can react with hydrochloric acid and act as a base. Again it can react with NaOH and act as an acid.
• Thus $Be(OH)_2$ is amphoteric.