Give the balanced equations for the reaction with two different amphoteric oxides with caustic alkali.

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Balanced equations for the reaction of amphoteric oxides with caustic alkali :

$Z n O + 2 N a O H \to N a_{2} Z n O_{2} + H_{2} O$
(white) (soluble)

$A l_{2} O_{3} + 2 N a O H \to 2 N a A l O_{2} + H_{2} O$

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Balanced equations for the reaction of amphoteric oxides with caustic alkali :

$Z n O + 2 N a O H \to N a_{2} Z n O_{2} + H_{2} O$
(white) (soluble)

$A l_{2} O_{3} + 2 N a O H \to 2 N a A l O_{2} + H_{2} O$