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Oxides which show both acidic and basic nature are called as ______ oxides.

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dual
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amphoteric
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aprotic
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none of these
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Solution

The correct option is B amphoteric
Amphoteric oxides show acidic and basic nature. They react with both acids and bases.
Al2O3 is an example of amphoteric oxide.

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