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The alkaline earth metal whose oxide is amphoteric from the following

A

Ba

B

Be

C

Sr

D

Ca

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The correct Answer is:
B
Among IIA group elements only Be can form amphoteric oxide due to it.s small size and low electro positivity
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Knowledge Check

  • The compounds(s) of alkaline earth metals, which are amphoteric in nature is / are

    A
    BeO
    B
    MgO
    C
    `Be(OH)_(2)`
    D
    `Mg(OH)_(2)`

  • Which of the following oxide is amphoteric ?

    A
    `SnO_(2)`
    B
    `CaO`
    C
    `SiO_(2)`
    D
    `CO_(2)`

  • Mark the oxide which is amphoteric in character

    A
    `CO_2`
    B
    `SiO_2`
    C
    `SnO_2`
    D
    `CaO`