Q.

Amphoteric oxide(s) of Mn is/are:

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a

Mn2O7

b

Mn3O4

c

MnO2

d

MnO

answer is A, B.

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Detailed Solution

Amphoteric oxide is MnO2. It contains Mn in the + 4 oxidation state. It reacts with both acid and base.
Mn2O7  is a weakly acidic oxide. It contains Mn in the + 7oxidation state (highest oxidation state). It has covalency with O atoms that are covalently bound. MnO is an elementary oxide. It contains Mn in the +2 oxidation state (low oxidation state). It is oxide that is ionically bound.

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