AP EAMCET2012ChemistryClassification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties
Which one of the following cannot form an amphoteric oxide?
Options
- AAl
- BSn
- CSb
- DP
Correct answer
D. P
Step-by-step solution
Phosphorus being a non-metal always forms acidic oxides like P ₂ O ₃, P ₅ O ₁₀ , etc. Al ₂ O ₃, SnO and Sb ₂ O ₃ are amphoteric oxides i.e., react with acids as well as bases.