(D) The correct answer is $(D)$.An amphoteric oxide is one that reacts with both acids and bases to form salt and water.$ZnO$ is an amphoteric oxide.R

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(D) The correct answer is $(D)$.An amphoteric oxide is one that reacts with both acids and bases to form salt and water.$ZnO$ is an amphoteric oxide.Reaction with acid: $ZnO + 2HCl \to ZnCl_2 + H_2O$Reaction with base: $ZnO + 2NaOH \to Na_2ZnO_2 + H_2O$

Class 11 Chemistry s-Block Elements Alkali metals

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Which of the following metals forms an amphoteric oxide?

A
$Ca$
B
$Fe$
C
$Cu$
D
$Zn$

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Which of the following compounds liberates oxygen on heating?

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Match the following:

Compound Uses

$1$. $CaCO_3$ $a$. In preparation of oils and fats

$2$. $NaOH$ $b$. As an antiseptic

$3$. $Ca(OH)_2$ $c$. As an antacid

$4$. $NaHCO_3$ $d$. For making bleaching powder

Compound	Uses
$1$. $CaCO_3$	$a$. In preparation of oils and fats
$2$. $NaOH$	$b$. As an antiseptic
$3$. $Ca(OH)_2$	$c$. As an antacid
$4$. $NaHCO_3$	$d$. For making bleaching powder