Non metallic oxide is acidic in nature. What happens when carbon dioxide reacts with water?

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Non metallic oxide reacts with water to form acid. When $C O_{2}$ reacts with water, carbonic acid is formed. The reaction is given as,
$C O_{2} + H_{2} O \to H_{2} C O_{3}$

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Non metallic oxide is acidic in nature. What happens when carbon dioxide reacts with water?

Non metallic oxide reacts with water to form acid. When CO2 reacts with water, carbonic acid is formed. The reaction is given as, CO2 + H2O → H2CO3

Non metallic oxide reacts with water to form acid. When $C O_{2}$ reacts with water, carbonic acid is formed. The reaction is given as,
$C O_{2} + H_{2} O \to H_{2} C O_{3}$