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Al2O3 is an example of a neutral oxide.


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The correct option is B False

Al2O3, aluminium oxide is amphoteric. When it is added to the base, it acts as an acid and when it is added to the acid, it acts as a base.

An amphoteric oxide is an oxide that can act either as an acid or as a base to create salt and water in a reaction.

The oxidation states open to a chemical species are based on amphoterism. Amphoteric oxides and hydroxides are formed when metals have several oxidation states.


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