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Standard XII
Chemistry
Nature of Oxides
Which of the ...
Question
Which of the following oxides is/are not amphoteric in character?
A
CaO
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B
C
O
2
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C
S
i
O
2
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D
S
n
O
2
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Solution
The correct options are
A
C
O
2
C
S
i
O
2
D
CaO
C
a
O
,
C
O
2
and
S
i
O
2
when dissolved in water gives base ,hence they are basic oxides.
S
n
O
2
do not react with water, so it is amphoteric.
Hence options A,B, & C are correct.
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