E is an element which reacts with oxygen to form an oxide E2O. an aqueous solution of E2O turns red litmus blue, so: (a) What is the nature of oxide E2O? (b) Write the name of element E.
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(a) Since, the aqueous solution of E2O turns red litmus blue, so it is a basic oxide. (b) The element E is lithium. Its symbol is Li. It forms lithium oxide Li2O