Which of the following reactions illustrates an amphoteric compound?

A. NaOH + HBr ? NaBr + H2O
B. 2 H2 + O2 ? 2 H2O
C. 2 HF ? H2F+ + F-
D. All are amphoteric.
E. none of the above


Answer: C

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