Zinc oxide is a metallic oxide . Which of the following term best describes the nature of zinc oxide:
(a) an acidic oxide (b) a basic oxide (c) an amphoteric oxide (d) a neutral oxide

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Answer :

(c) an amphoteric oxide
Zinc oxide can react with both acids and bases to form salt and water.

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