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

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.
$A l_{2} O_{3}$ is an example of amphoteric oxide.

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