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Standard X
Chemistry
Amphoteric Oxides of Metals
A substance t...
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A substance that can act both as an Acid or Base is called as:
A
Acidic Base
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Basic Acid
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C
Amphoteric
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D
Organic compound
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Solution
The correct option is
C
Amphoteric
A substance that can act as both acid and base is called an amphoteric compound.
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