Identify the element that forms amphoteric oxide

Carbon

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Zinc

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Calcium

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Sulphur

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Solution

The correct option is B Zinc
The oxides which can react with both acid and base to give a salt are called amphoteric oxides. Oxides of carbon and sulphur are acidic and the oxide of calcium is basic. Zinc forms an amphoteric oxide.
$Z n O + H C l \to Z n C l_{2} + H_{2} O Z n O + 2 N a O H \to N a_{2} Z n O_{2} + H_{2} O$

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