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Amphoteric behaviour is shown by the oxides of:

A
Al and Ca
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Pb and Ba
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Cr and Mg
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D
Sn and Zn
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Solution

The correct option is D Sn and Zn
Amphoteric oxides can behave as an acid as well as the base. They react with both acids and bases to form salts. Tin oxide although doesn't dissolve in water but it is amphoteric in nature. Zinc oxide is also amphoteric in nature.

ZnO+HClZnCl2+H2O
ZnO+NaOHNa2ZnO2+H2O

SnO2+HClSnCl4+H2O
SnO2+NaOH+H2ONa2[Sn(OH)6]

Hence, option D is correct.

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