An element X forms two Oxides XO and $X O_{2}$ is acidic in nature.The element X is likely to be-

Sulphur (S)

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Carbon (C)

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Calcium (Ca)

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Hydrogen (H)

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The correct option is B Carbon (C)
Carbon monoxide (CO) is a neutral oxide while carbon dioxide $(C O_{2})$ is an acidic oxide

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An element X forms two Oxides XO and XO2 is acidic in nature.The element X is likely to be-

The correct option is B Carbon (C)Carbon monoxide (CO) is a neutral oxide while carbon dioxide (CO2) is an acidic oxide

An element X forms two Oxides XO and $X O_{2}$ is acidic in nature.The element X is likely to be-

The correct option is B Carbon (C)
Carbon monoxide (CO) is a neutral oxide while carbon dioxide $(C O_{2})$ is an acidic oxide