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Which among the following metals provides amphoteric oxide ?

A. Sodium

B. Silver

C. Aluminium

D. Calcium

Answer: Option C

Solution(By Examveda Team)

In chemistry, an amphoteric compound is a molecule or ion that can react both as an acid and as a base. Many metals (such as copper, zinc, tin, lead, aluminium, and beryllium) form amphoteric oxides or hydroxides. Amphoterism depends on the oxidation states of the oxide.

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