Question

Assertion: Al2O3 is an amphotheric oxide.
Reason: Al2O3 reacts with acid as well as base to form salts and water
Which of the following is correct about the assertion and reason?
(a) Assertion is correct reason is also correct.
(b) Assertion is correct and reason is wrong.
(c) Assertion is wrong and reason is correct.
(d) Assertion is wrong reason is also wrong.​

Answer 1

Answer:

a)

Step-by-step explanation:

Zinc and aluminium oxides and hydroxides are amphoteric in nature.

For example:

ZnO+2HCl→ZnCl

2

+H

2

O -------- (basic nature)

ZnO+2NaOH→Na

2

ZnO

2

+H

2

O ----- (acidic nature)

on reaction with acids and alkali they give salts and water.