Aqueous $Z n O$ can neutralise $H C l$ as wll as $N a O H$ solution. Thus, $Z n O$ is an

acidic oxide

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basic oxide

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amphoteric oxide

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amphiprotic oxide

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Solution

The correct option is C amphoteric oxide
Since zinc oxide reacts with an acid such as HCl and a base such as NaOH, t is amphoteric in nature.
$Z n O + 2 H C l \to Z n C l_{2} + H_{2} O$
$Z n O + 2 N a O H \to N a_{2} Z n O_{2} s o d . z i n c a t e + H_{2} O$

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