Which of the following oxide is amphoteric in nature?
Na2O
Li2O
K2O
Al2O3
A
Na2O
B
Li2O
C
K2O
D
Al2O3
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Some metal
oxides, such as aluminium oxide, zinc oxide, etc., show both acidic as
well as basic behaviour. Such metal oxides which react with both acids as
well as bases to produce salts and water are known as amphoteric oxides.
Al2O3 is amphoteric in nature.
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