Single Choice

Which of the following is an amphoteric oxide?

A$$SO_3$$
B$$MgO$$
C$$Al_2O_3$$
Correct Answer
D$$P_4O_{10}$$

Solution

An amphoteric compound is a molecule or ion that can react both as an acid as well as a base.
Zinc oxide (ZnO) reacts with both acids and with bases:

In acid: $$ZnO+2HCl\rightarrow ZnCl_2+ H_2O$$

In base: $$ZnO+2NaOH\rightarrow Na_2ZnO_2+H_2O$$

Option B is correct.

SIMILAR QUESTIONS

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Which one of the following is an amphoteric oxide?

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Which of the following oxides reacts with Both $$HCl$$ and $$NaOH$$ ?

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In the following sets of reactants which two sets exhibit the amphoteric character of $$Al_2O_3.xH_2O$$? Set 1 : $$Al_2O_3.xH_2O$$ (s) and $$OH^-(aq)$$ Set 2 : $$Al_2O_3.xH_2O$$ (s) and $$H_2O (l)$$ Set 3 : $$Al_2O_3.xH_2O$$ (s) and $$H^+ (aq)$$ Set 4 : $$Al_2O_3.xH_2O$$ (s) and $$NH_3 (aq)$$

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Which of the following oxide is amphoteric?

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The option(s) with only amphoteric oxides is (are):

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What are amphoteric oxides? Give two examples of amphoteric oxides.

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Which of the following sets of oxides is amphoteric in nature?

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Which of the following is not an amphoteric ion?

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Which of the following is amphoteric oxide? $$Mn_2O_7, \, CrO_3, \, Cr_2O_3, \, CrO, \, V_2O_5, \, V_2O_4$$

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Select the amphoteric substance in the following :

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