The pair of amphoteric oxides is: · ABC26IN0676

Subject: Inorganic Chemistry · Chapter: d-Block Elements · Topic: D Block – General · Exam: JAM 2005-2022 · Marks: 2 · Difficulty: Easy

The pair of amphoteric oxides is:

(a)$\mathrm{VO}, \mathrm{Cr}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{3}$

(b)$\mathrm{V}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{3}, \mathrm{Cr}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{3}$

(c)$\mathrm{VO}_{2}, \mathrm{Cr}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{3}$

(d)$\mathrm{V}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{5}, \mathrm{CrO}_{3}$

Answer

Answer: C ✓ checked by 4AB · confidence medium

Explanation

VO₂ and Cr₂O₃ are both amphoteric (VO and V₂O₃ are basic; CrO₃ is acidic) (c).

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