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What is the acid-base nature of V2O5?
APurely basic, like MgO
BPurely neutral, like CO
CAmphoteric, mainly basic
DAmphoteric, mainly acidic
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Amphoteric, mainly acidic
V2O5 reacts with both acids and alkalies but its acidic character dominates.
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