State True or False.
B $_{2}$ O $_{3}$ is an amphoteric oxide.

True

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False

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Solution

The correct option is B False
$B_{2} O_{3}$ is an acidic oxide.
$B_{2} O_{3} a c i d + 2 N a O H b a s e \to 2 N a B O_{2} + H_{2} O$
$B_{2} O_{3}$ is not soluble in acid. Since it does react with both acid and base, $B_{2} O_{3}$ is not amphoteric in nature.

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