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Consider the oxides of group 14 elements $$SiO_2, GeO_2, SnO_2, PbO_2, CO$$ and $$GeO$$. The amphoteric oxides are
As we move down Group 14 from carbon to lead, metallic character increases. Consequently, the nature of the oxides changes from acidic to amphoteric.
$$SiO_2$$ and $$GeO_2$$ are acidic oxides. $$GeO$$ also exhibits acidic character.
$$CO$$ is a neutral oxide and neither shows acidic nor basic behavior.
$$SnO_2$$ and $$PbO_2$$ are amphoteric oxides. They react with both acids and bases, exhibiting both acidic and basic properties.
Therefore, the pairs containing $$GeO$$ and $$GeO_2$$ or $$SiO_2$$ and $$GeO_2$$ cannot be correct because these oxides are acidic.
The pair containing $$SnO_2$$ and $$CO$$ cannot be correct because $$SnO_2$$ is amphoteric whereas $$CO$$ is neutral.
The only pair in which both oxides are amphoteric is
$$SnO_2 \text{ and } PbO_2$$
Hence, the correct answer is
$$SnO_2 \text{ and } PbO_2$$
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