Practice question
Question
Which oxide is amphoteric in nature?
Explanation
Amphoteric oxides, formed by elements near the metal-non-metal boundary, react with both acids and bases. As₂O₃ (group 15) is amphoteric, unlike Li₂O (basic), SO₂ (acidic), or CO (neutral).
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