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The number of compounds which are having only acidic nature is ________.
Be(OH)2,Mg(OH)2,Al(OH)3 and B(OH)3

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Solution

Mg(OH)2 is a weak base and Be(OH)2 and Al(OH)3 are amphoteric in nature.

B(OH)3 can accept one hydroxyl ion from water and proton is released. Thus, it acts as a Lewis acid.

Hence, only one compound is acidic in nature.

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