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Generally , _(i)_ oxides are (ii) in nature.

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(i) - metallic, (ii) - acidic

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(i) - non-metallic, (ii) - acidic

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(i) - metallic, (ii) - neutral

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(i) - non-metallic, (ii) - neutral

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Solution

The correct option is B (i) - non-metallic, (ii) - acidic
Oxides of non-metals are acidic in nature.They turn blue litmus red.They react with water to form acids.This produces a color change in the litmus paper.

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