Metal oxides which react with both, acids as well as bases, to produce salt and water are known as ___.

metal hydroxides

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amphoteric oxides

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metal carbonates

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amphiphilic oxides

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The correct option is B amphoteric oxides
Some metal oxides, such as aluminum oxide, zinc oxide, etc., show both acidic as well as basic behavior. Such metal oxides can react with both acids as well as bases to produce salts and water. Metal oxides of this category are known as amphoteric oxides.

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