JEE Main2017Chemistryd and f Block ElementsActual
In the following reactions, ZnO is respectively acting as a/an, (i) ZnO + Na 2 O → Na 2 ZnO 2 (ii) ZnO + CO 2 → ZnCO 3
Options
- Abase and base.
- Bacid and acid.
- Cacid and base.
- Dbase and acid.
Correct answer
C. acid and base.
Step-by-step solution
Amphoteric means it behaves as both acid and base. Na 2 O is basic oxide and ZnO will act as acidic oxide in reacting with this oxide. CO 2 is acidic oxide and ZnO will act as basic oxide in reacting with this oxide. So, with Na 2 O , it acts as an acid and with CO 2 , it acts as a base.