Multiple choice

Which of the following statements is incorrect?

  1. Metals have lustre.

  2. All metal oxides are basic in nature.

  3. Metals have 1, 2 or 3 electrons in the outermost shell.

  4. Metals are malleable.
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The statement that all metal oxides are basic in nature is incorrect because oxides of some metals like zinc and aluminium are amphoteric in nature.

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