NEET2011ChemistryClassification of Elements and Periodicity in PropertiesActual
Which of the following oxide is amphoteric?
Options
- ASnO ₂
- BCaO
- CSiO ₂
- DCO ₂
Correct answer
A. SnO ₂
Step-by-step solution
SnO ₂ is an amphoteric oxide because it reacts with acids as well as bases to form corresponding salts. aligned & SnO ₂+4 HCl SnCl ₄+2 H ₂ O & SnO ₂+2 NaOH array c Na ₂ SnO ₃+ H ₂ O sod. stannate array aligned