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B(2)O(3) is...

`B_(2)O_(3)` is

A

Acidic

B

Basic

C

Amphoteric

D

None of these

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The correct Answer is:
A
`B_(2)O_(3)` is acidic and down the group basic nature of oxides increases.
`underset(("acidic"))(B_(2)O_(3))+6NaOH rarr 2Na_(3)BO_(3)+3H_(2)O_(3)`
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