Is NO2 amphoteric oxide?

Solution-

The answer is No.
NO2 act as acidic oxides, due to the following reasons.
It reacts with alkali and bases to form salt and water. 
Dissolve in water to form acidic solutions.
Balance reaction can be seen as;
2NO2 + 2OH --> NO2- + NO3- + H2O
2NO2 + H2O -->HNO2 + HNO3
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