Amphoteric exides are those which possess ____________ properties?
Correct answer: C. Acidic and basic
- A. Acidic
- B. Basic
- C. Acidic and basic
- D. Neutral and acidic
Explanation
An amphoteric oxide reacts with both acids and bases, showing both basic and acidic behaviour, such as Al2O3. The likely distractor is b, basic, because many metal oxides are basic, but an amphoteric oxide is distinguished by reacting with bases as well as acids.
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