Non-metal(s) which can form both neutral and acidic oxides is/are

sulphur

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nitrogen

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chlorine

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carbon

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Solution

The correct option is D carbon
Non-metal oxides are generally acidic in nature with few exceptions like carbon monoxide, nitrous oxide, water, etc., which are neutral in nature.

For Nitrogen: $N O_{2}$ is acidic while $N_{2} O$ is neutral in nature.
For Carbon: $C O_{2}$ is acidic while $C O$ is neutral in nature.

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