Practice question
Question
Which oxide of a group 13 element is amphoteric and used in the extraction of aluminium?
Explanation
Among group 13 oxides, Al₂O₃ is amphoteric and is the ore (bauxite) used in aluminium extraction, unlike B₂O₃ (acidic), Ga₂O₃, or In₂O₃.
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