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Oxides formed by `p`-block elements may be
`(i)` basic
`(ii)` acidic
`(iii)` amphoteric
`(iv)` neutral

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(c) Borax is a salt of a strong base (NaOH) and a weak acid `(H_(3)BO_(3))`. It is, therefore, basic in nature.
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