An element X forms two oxides XO and XO₂. The oxide XO is neutral but XO₂ is acidic in nature. The element X is most likely to be:
(a) sulphur
(b) carbon
(c) calcium
(d) hydrogen

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(b) carbon
Carbon forms two oxides, CO and CO₂. The oxide CO is neutral and CO₂ is acidic in nature.

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