$P b O_{2}$ 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

$P b O_{2}$ is amphoteric in nature.
If a compound, especially a metal oxide or hydroxide is able to react both as a base and as an acid is said to be amphoteric in nature.
Hence option $D$ is correct.

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