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(C) An amphoteric oxide is one that can react with both acids and bases.$SnO_2$ is amphoteric in nature because it reacts with both strong bases and s

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$SnO_2$

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(C) An amphoteric oxide is one that can react with both acids and bases.$SnO_2$ is amphoteric in nature because it reacts with both strong bases and strong acids:$1. 	ext{Reaction with base: } SnO_2 + 2NaOH 	o Na_2SnO_3 + H_2O$$2. 	ext{Reaction with acid: } SnO_2 + 4HCl 	o SnCl_4 + 2H_2O$$CO_2$ and $SiO_2$ are acidic oxides,while $CaO$ is a basic oxide.

Mark the oxide which is amphoteric in character.

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