Q.

Which of the following is amphoteric oxide ?
Mn2O7,CrO3,Cr2O3,CrO,V2O5,V2O4

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a

V2O5 , Cr2O3

b

CrO, V2O5

c

V2O5,V2O4

d

Mn2O7 , CrO3

answer is A.

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Detailed Solution

  1. The oxides which can react with both acids and bases are called amphoteric oxide.
  2.  
  3. Generally transition metal oxides with lower oxidation states are basic. Whereas the oxides with higher oxidation states are acidic. Those with intermediate oxidation states are amphoteric.
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  5. Here V2O5 and Cr2O3 are amphoteric oxides
    CrO,V2O4 are basic oxides
    Mn2O7 and CrO3 are acidic oxides
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