Oxide of the metal cation which is not amphoteric
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The answer is 3. The oxide of Mn2+ is not amphoteric.
Here is a table of the amphoteric oxides:
|
Metal Cation |
Oxide |
|
Al3+ |
Al2O3 |
|
Cr3+ |
Cr2O3 |
|
Zn2+ |
ZnO |
The oxides of Al3+,Cr3+ and Zn2+ are all amphoteric. However, the oxide of Mn2+ is not amphoteric. This is because Mn2+ has a relatively low charge, which means that it does not have a strong polarizing effect on the oxygen atoms in the oxide ion. As a result, the oxide of Mn2+ is not a strong acid or base, and it does not dissolve in either acidic or basic solutions.