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Which of the following oxides is amphoteric in character?

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a

SnO2

b

SiO2

c

CO2

d

CaO

answer is A.

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Detailed Solution

CaO is basic as it form strong base Ca (OH)2 on reaction with water.

CaO+H2OCa(OH)2                                               

 CO2     is acidic as it dissolves in water forming unstable carbonic acid. H2O+CO2H2CO3

 Silica  (SiO2)is insoluble in water and acts as a very weak acid,

SnO2 is amphoteric as it reacts with both acid and base.

SnO2+2H2SO4Sn(SO4)+2H2O    SnO2+2KOHK2SnO3+H2O

                                   

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Which of the following oxides is amphoteric in character?