Question

Class 10ChemistryMetals and Non Metals

For two statements are given-one labelled Assertion (A) and the other labelled Reason (R). Select the correct answer to these questions from the codes (a), (b), (c) and (d) as given below:

(a) Both A and R are true, and R is correct explanation of the assertion.

(b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of the assertion.

(c) A is true, but R is false.

(d) A is false, but R is true.

Assertion: Aluminium oxide and zinc oxide are acidic in nature.

Reason: Amphoteric nature means that substances have both acidic and basic character.

Verified Answer

(d) A is false, but R is true.

Explanation:

Aluminium and zinc oxides are amphoteric in nature.