4. d and f- block elements — Chemistry STD 12 Science — Question
CBSE BoardEnglish MediumSTD 12 ScienceChemistry4. d and f- block elements1 Mark
MCQ
Which of following is amphoteric
A
$MnO$
B
$Mn_2O_7$
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$Cr_2O_3$
D
$Fe_2O_3$
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Answer
Correct option: C.
$Cr_2O_3$
c In chemistry, an amphoteric species is a molecule or ion which can react as an acid as well as a base. This word is derived from the Greek word amphotericin which is meant for "both". Many metals like zinc, tin, lead, aluminium, beryllium, etc form amphoteric oxides or hydroxides.Here both $V _2 O _5$ and $Cr _2 O _3$ can show the property of acidic as well as basic oxide both.
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