Compare the nature of oxides of magnesium and Aluminium give reason to justify your answer with the help of equations.
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magnesium oxide is basic in nature while aluminium oxide is both acidic and basic in nature
Explanation:
MgO+HCl gives rise to MgCl2 +H2O
where as for aluminum oxide:
Al2O3+H2SO4 gives rise to aluminium sulphate and water
Al2O3 +NaOH gives rise to sodium aluminate and water
.............So, aluminum oxide is known as amphoteric oxide
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