Question

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.

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Non-metallic oxides are acidic in nature.

Non-metallic oxides are acidic in nature and metallic oxides are basic in nature. Metallic oxides are basic in nature because they react with dilute acids to form salt and water. They also react with water to form metal hydroxides which are alkaline in nature, as these metal hydroxides release $O{H}^{-}$ ions in solution.On the other hand,non-metallic oxides react with water to form acidic solutions which liberate $H^{+}$ ions in solution. Therefore, non-metallic oxides are acidic in nature.