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MHT CET · Chemistry · Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties

Identify the element that forms amphoteric oxide:

  1. A Carbon
  2. B Zinc
  3. C Calcium
  4. D Sulphur
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(B) Zinc

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\(\text{ZnO} +2 \text{HCl} \rightarrow \text{ZnCl} _2+ \text{H} _2 \text{O}\)
\(\text{ZnO} +2 \text{NaOH} \rightarrow \text{Na} _2 \text{ZnO} _2+ \text{H} _2 \text{O}\)