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Standard VIII
Chemistry
Amphoteric Oxides of Metals
The amphoteri...
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The amphoteric alkaline earth metal oxide is :

A
BaO
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MgO
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C
CaO
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D
BeO
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Solution

The correct option is D BeO
Beryllium oxide (BeO) is amphoteric in nature. It can act as acid as well as base. The oxides of other alkaline earth metals are basic in nature.

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