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QJEEM17Che42a: JEE Main 2017 Chemistry - Class 12 JEEM17Che42a Solution: In the following reactions, ZnO is respectively acting as a/an…
In the following reactions, ZnO is respectively acting as a/an :
(a) ZnO + Na2O
(b) ZnO + CO2
(a) ZnO + Na2O
(b) ZnO + CO2
Multiple Choice Options
- A base and base
- B acid and acid
- C acid and base
- D base and acid
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Zinc oxide (ZnO) when react with Na2O it act as acid while with CO2 it act as base. Therefore, it is an amphoteric oxide.
(a) ZnO + Na2O
Acid Base Salt
(b) ZnO + CO2
Base Acid Salt
(a) ZnO + Na2O
Acid Base Salt
(b) ZnO + CO2
Base Acid Salt