Question

Which oxide among the following is amphoteric in nature?
10 points
a. Al2O3
b. MgO
c. SO2
d. CaO​

Answer 1

Answer:

Al2O3

Metal oxides which react with both acids as well as bases to produce salts and water are known as amphoteric oxides. 

Answer 2

Answer:

Correct answer is a. Al2O3

Explanation:

Amphoteric in nature means substances that are both acidic and basic in nature, i.e, they react with both acids and bases to give salt and water (called neutralisation reaction).

Aluminum oxide (Al2O3) is Amphoteric in nature as it reacts with both acids and bases to give salt and water.