Question:

Given below are the oxides:
\(\mathrm{Na_2O,\ As_2O_3,\ N_2O,\ NO}\) and \(\mathrm{Cl_2O_7}\)
Number of amphoteric oxides is :

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Classify each oxide as basic, acidic, neutral or amphoteric; only oxides of metalloids/weakly metallic elements in intermediate oxidation states are amphoteric.
Updated On: Nov 4, 2026
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The Correct Option is B

Solution and Explanation

\(\mathrm{Na_2O}\): strongly basic oxide of a metal.
\(\mathrm{As_2O_3}\): amphoteric (dissolves in both acids and alkalis).
\(\mathrm{N_2O}\): neutral oxide.
\(\mathrm{NO}\): neutral oxide.
\(\mathrm{Cl_2O_7}\): acidic oxide (anhydride of \(\mathrm{HClO_4}\)).
Only \(\mathrm{As_2O_3}\) is amphoteric, so the number is 1.
Answer: (2) 1
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