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how to identify a acidic oxide and a basic oxide?

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The given oxide can be tested by using an indicator whether it is acidic , basic or neutral oxide. The examples of indicators are : methyl orange , china rose indicator etc. Carbon and nitrogen are non metals and oxides of non metals are acidic in nature.

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