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Science (086) — CBSE Class 10 board question

Q1. [1] § 2.4 MORE ABOUT SALTS
The oxide which can react with HCl as well as KOH to give corresponding salt and water is
  1. (A) CuO
  2. (B) Al₂O₃
  3. (C) Na₂O
  4. (D) K₂O
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Model Answer

(B) Al₂O₃

Al₂O₃ is an amphoteric oxide — it reacts with HCl to form AlCl₃ + H₂O, and with KOH to form KAlO₂ + H₂O. CuO, Na₂O, and K₂O are basic oxides; they react with acids only.

Explanation

The key concept is amphoteric oxides — oxides that react with both acids and bases. Al₂O₃ is the classic example at the Class 10 level. CuO, Na₂O, and K₂O are purely basic oxides, so they react with HCl but not with KOH. Examiners expect you to recall that amphoteric oxides show dual behaviour.

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