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2003 · Shift 0 · Q61
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Periodic Table and Periodicity question

2003 · Shift 0 · Q61

JEE MainChemistryPeriodic Table and PeriodicityMCQ+4 / −1
Which one of the following is an amphoteric oxide?
  1. A
    Na2ONa_2ONa2​O
  2. B
    SO2SO_2SO2​
  3. C
    B2O3B_2O_3B2​O3​
  4. D
    ZnO
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Correct answer: D

  1. Recall the definition of amphoteric oxide

    An amphoteric oxide is an oxide that reacts with both:

    • acids, and
    • bases

    So we check each option accordingly.

  2. Examine each oxide

    A. Na2ONa_2ONa2​O

    • Sodium oxide is a basic oxide.
    • It reacts with acids, but not with bases in the amphoteric sense.
    • Hence, it is not amphoteric.

    B. SO2SO_2SO2​

    • Sulfur dioxide is an oxide of a non-metal.
    • Non-metal oxides are generally acidic oxides.
    • Hence, SO2SO_2SO2​ is not amphoteric.

    C. B2O3B_2O_3B2​O3​

    • Boron oxide is also generally classified as an acidic oxide.
    • It reacts with bases to form borates.
    • Hence, it is not amphoteric.

    D. ZnOZnOZnO

    • Zinc oxide reacts with acids: ZnO+2HCl→ZnCl2+H2OZnO + 2HCl \rightarrow ZnCl_2 + H_2OZnO+2HCl→ZnCl2​+H2​O
    • It also reacts with bases: ZnO+2NaOH→Na2ZnO2+H2OZnO + 2NaOH \rightarrow Na_2ZnO_2 + H_2OZnO+2NaOH→Na2​ZnO2​+H2​O
    • Therefore, ZnOZnOZnO is amphoteric.
  3. Conclusion

    The amphoteric oxide is: ZnO\boxed{ZnO}ZnO​

  4. Comparison with stored correct answer

    • Derived answer: D
    • Stored correct answer: D

    They match.

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