$P b O_{2}$ oxide is:

basic

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acidic

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neutral

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amphoteric

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Solution

The correct option is D amphoteric
The $P b O_{2}$ behaves as acidic and basic property so it is called as amphoteric.
When $P b O_{2}$ dissolved in a strong base $P b O H_{6}$ is obtained so it is an acidic property.
when $P b O_{2}$ dissolved in HCl, $P b C l_{6}$ is formed so it is a basic property.
Thus $P b O_{2}$ behaves as amphoteric in nature.

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