2024 · Q10
Which one of the following is an amphoteric oxide?
General KnowledgeChemistry
- AMgO
- BP4O10
- CNa2O
- DAl2O3
Explanation
An amphoteric oxide reacts with both acids and bases. Aluminium oxide (Al2O3) is amphoteric: it reacts with acids to form aluminium salts and with alkalis to form aluminates. Magnesium oxide (MgO) and sodium oxide (Na2O) are basic oxides, while phosphorus pentoxide (P4O10) is an acidic oxide. The answer is (D).