Question #07037

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P dilip_k
Oct 30, 2016

Al

Explanation:

#Al_2O_3# is the amphoteric oxide which reacts with both acid and alkali to form salt and water.Its modrate electronegativity is behind this behavior.

Reactions

with acid

#Al_2O_3+6HCl->2AlCl_3+H_2O#

with alkali

#Al_2O_3+2NaOH->2NaAlO_2+H_2O#

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