Mg and Zn does not resemble in following property :

oxides are amphoteric

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carbonates on heating form metal oxides

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widely used as electrodes

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used to prevent corrosion

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The correct option is A oxides are amphoteric
Amphoteric oxides are compounds that have the properties of both acids and bases. They have acidic property against bases and basic properties against acids.

ZnO, PbO, SnO are examples of amphoteric oxides.

Basic oxides are oxygen-rich compounds of metals. The metals have basic properties as well as their oxides.

Cao, MgO, MnO, FeO, CuO are some examples of basic oxide.

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