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Metal Oxide and Hydroxide

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Oxides and hydroxides of certain metals are ________ in nature.

A

Acidic

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B

Amphoteric

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Basic

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Neutral

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Solution

The correct option is B Amphoteric
Oxides and hydroxides of certain metals are amphoteric in nature.

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