What is an amphoteric oxide?

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(N/A) An amphoteric oxide is an oxide that can act as both an acid and a base in chemical reactions. It reacts with acids to form salt and water,and it also reacts with bases to form salt and water. Examples include $Al_2O_3$ and $ZnO$.

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$VI$ $738$ $1451$ $-40$

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$(c)$ the most reactive non-metal.
$(d)$ the least reactive non-metal.
$(e)$ the metal which can form a stable binary halide of the formula $MX_{2}$ $(X = \text{halogen})$.
$(f)$ the metal which can form a predominantly stable covalent halide of the formula $MX$ $(X = \text{halogen})$?

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