Zinc reacts with both $H C l$ and $N a O H$ to liberate $H_{2}$ gas. This proves that $Z n$ is in nature.

acidic

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amphoteric

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Solution

The correct option is C amphoteric
An amphoteric substance is one which reacts with both acids and bases.
The reactions of $Z n$ with $H C l$ and $N a O H$ are as follows:

$Z n + 2 H C l (a q) \to Z n C l_{2} + H_{2} ↑$

$Z n + 2 N a O H (a q) \to N a_{2} Z n O_{2} + H_{2} ↑$

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