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What are amphoteric oxides ? Give an example. Write balanced chemical equations to justify your answer.
Solution:
Those oxides which behave both as acidic and basic oxides are called amphoteric oxides.
Example:Al 2 O 3
(i)
3 +
→
+ 3 H 2 O
(ii)
+
→
+ H 2 O
Example:
(i)
(ii)
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