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  • Zinc Oxide and Acid Anhydrides: A Chemical Comparison
    No, zinc oxide (ZnO) is not an acid anhydride. Here's why:

    * Acid anhydrides are oxides that react with water to form an acid. They typically involve nonmetals or metalloids.

    * Zinc oxide is a basic oxide. When it reacts with water, it forms zinc hydroxide (Zn(OH)₂), a base:

    ZnO + H₂O → Zn(OH)₂

    In summary: Acid anhydrides form acids with water, while basic oxides like zinc oxide form bases.

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