Home
Class 12
CHEMISTRY
SnO(2) is an amphoteric oxide, explain....

 `SnO_(2)` is an amphoteric oxide, explain.

Text Solution

Verified by Experts

`SnO_(2) + 2NaOHto Na_(2) SnO_(3) + H_(2)O`
`SnO_(2)` is acidic oxide since soluble in base
`SnO_(2) + 4HCI to SnCl_(4) + 2H_(2)O`
  `SnO_(2)` is basic oxide since soluble in acid hence amphoteric base
Promotional Banner

Topper's Solved these Questions

  • CONCEPT OF ACIDS AND BASES

    FIITJEE|Exercise SOLVED PROBLEMS (SUBJECTIVE)|10 Videos

  • CONCEPT OF ACIDS AND BASES

    FIITJEE|Exercise SOLVED PROBLEMS (OBJECTIVE)|18 Videos

  • CHEMISTRY IN EVERY DAY LIFE

    FIITJEE|Exercise ASSIGNMENT PROBLEMS (OBJECTIVE) Level - II (Numerical Based Questions)|5 Videos

  • ELECTROCHEMISTRY

    FIITJEE|Exercise Matcing Type Single Correct Questions|3 Videos

Similar Questions

Explore conceptually related problems

Which is an amphoteric oxide

Which is an amphoteric oxide ?

Which is an amphoteric oxides?

VO_(2) is an amphoteric oxide and in acidic medium it forms:

VO_(2) is an amphoteric oxide and in acidic medium it form:

Gallium oxide (Ga_(2)O_(3)) is an amphoteric oxide.

The amphoteric oxide is :