A non-metallic oxide dissolves in water to give :

alkali

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acid

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base

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none of these

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Solution

The correct option is B acid
Non metallic oxide dissolves in water to form an acid.
$C O_{2} + H_{2} O \to H_{2} {C O}_{3}$
Carbonic acid is an acid formed by reaction of water with oxide of carbon.

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A non-metallic oxide dissolves in water to give :

The correct option is B acidNon metallic oxide dissolves in water to form an acid.CO2+H2O→H2CO3Carbonic acid is an acid formed by reaction of water with oxide of carbon.

The correct option is B acid
Non metallic oxide dissolves in water to form an acid.
$C O_{2} + H_{2} O \to H_{2} {C O}_{3}$
Carbonic acid is an acid formed by reaction of water with oxide of carbon.