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What are amphoteric oxides? give two examples of amphoteric oxides?

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Amphoteric oxides: The metal oxides which have both acidic as well as basic properties are known as amphoteric oxides.
Examples of amphoteric oxides :
(i) Aluminium oxide (`Al_(2)O_(3)`)
(ii) Zinc oxide (ZnO)
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  • Amphoteric oxides are

    A
    The oxides which show acidic character
    B
    The oxides which show both acidic and basic character
    C
    The oxides which show basic character
    D
    none of the above

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