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      Question

      Which compound shows both acidic and basic properties

      (amphoteric)?
      A Ethanol Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B Acetone Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C Phenol Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D Amino acid Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      Amino acids have both —NH₂ (basic group) and —COOH (acidic group), thus they are amphoteric.

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