An element forms an oxide $A_{2} O_{3}$ which is acidic in nature. $A$ will be :

non-metal

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metal

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noble gas

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metalloid

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Solution

The correct option is A non-metal
Since an oxide of element is acidic in nature, therefore, "A" will be a non - metal because for the non-metal oxides, their acidity is usually thought of in terms of the acidic solutions formed when they react with water. For example, sulphur trioxide reacting to give sulphuric acid.

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