Choose the correct option.

A) Non-metallic oxides are basic in nature.
B) Metallic oxides are acidic in nature.
C) Non-metallic oxides are acidic in nature.
D) Metallic oxides are neutral in nature.

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Correct answer is C) Non-metallic oxides are acidic in nature.
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Non-metallic oxides are acidic in nature and metallic oxides are basic in nature. When a non-metallic oxide reacts with base, it will produce salt and water. ${C O}_{2}$ is a non-metallic oxide of carbon.
${C O}_{2} (g) + 2 N a O H (s) \to H_{2} O (l) + {N a}_{2} {C O}_{3} (a q)$

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