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Brass is an alloy of two metals X and Y. Metal 'X' reacts with water (steam) to form a compound 'Z'. The nature of compound Z isOnly one correct answerA.AcidicB.BasicC.NeutralD.Amphoteric

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Brass is an alloy of two metals X and Y. Metal 'X' reacts with water (steam) to form a compound 'Z'. The nature of compound Z isOnly one correct answerA.AcidicB.BasicC.NeutralD.Amphoteric

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Brass is an alloy of copper and zinc. The metal that reacts with water (steam) to form a compound is zinc. When zinc reacts with water, it forms zinc oxide and hydrogen. Zinc oxide shows both acidic and basic properties, so it is amphoteric in nature. Therefore, the correct answer is D. Amphoteric.

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