NEET AIPMT SOLVED PAPER MAINS 2011

  • question_answer
    Which of the following oxide is amphoteric?      

    A)  \[Sn{{O}_{2}}\]               

    B)  \[CaO\]                              

    C)  \[Si{{O}_{2}}\]                 

    D)  \[C{{O}_{2}}\]

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

    \[Sn{{O}_{2}}\]is an amphoteric oxide because it reacts with acids as well as bases to form corresponding salts. \[Sn{{O}_{2}}+4HCl\xrightarrow[{}]{{}}SnC{{l}_{4}}+2{{H}_{2}}O\] \[Sn{{O}_{2}}+2NaOH\xrightarrow[{}]{{}}\underset{sod.\,s\tan nate}{\mathop{N{{a}_{2}}Sn{{O}_{3}}+}}\,{{H}_{2}}O\]


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