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Give reason why aluminium oxide is considered as an amphoteric oxide

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Answered by egssy

because it can react with both base and acid

Answered by snehakumari1952005

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Aluminium oxide is termed as an amphoteric oxide as it shows chemical reactivity with both acids as well as bases. ... Al2O3(s) + 6HCl(aq) -------> 2AlCl3(aq) + 3H20(l). In this reaction, aluminium oxide behaves as a basic oxide and reacts with an acid to produce salt and water.

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