Answer :

  • Amphoteric oxides react with both bases and acids. V2O5 and Cr2O3 are both amphoteric.
  • V2O5 reacts with alkalies as well as acids to give VO43− and VO4+ respectively.
  • In higher oxides, acidic character predominates and therefore V2O5 is slightly acidic.

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