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Reaction of Non-Metallic Oxides with Bases

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An element X forms two oxides XO and $X O_{2}$ . The oxide XO is neutral but $X O_{2}$ is acidic in nature. The element X is most likely to be :

A

Sulphur

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B

carbon

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C

calcium

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D

hydrogen

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Solution

The correct option is B carbon
Carbon is a non-metal and forms CO (Neutral oxide) and $C O_{2}$ (Acidic oxide)

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