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Metals Reaction with Oxygen (Burnt in Air)

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How do metals oxide dissolved in water respond to litmus paper?

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No change in litmus paper

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Blue litmus paper red

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Red litmus paper blue

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Not enough information provided

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Solution

The correct option is C
Red litmus paper blue

Metal oxides when dissolved in water forms alkaline solution. Alkaline solution turns red litmus paper blue.

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