Question

Choose the correct statement(s) related to BeO.

• A. It is ionic in nature
• B. It is a basic oxide
• C. It act as both basic and acidic oxide
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is C It act as both basic and acidic oxide

BeO is amphoteric because it reacts with both acid and base
$BeO+2NaOH\to N{a}_{2}Be{O}_2+H_{2}O$
$BeO+2HCl\to BeC{l}_2+H_{2}O$