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Non-metallic oxides are _____ in nature.

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Basic

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Neutral

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Acidic

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Amphoteric

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Solution

The correct option is C Acidic
Non-metals react with water to form an acidic solution whereas metallic oxides are a basic solution.

For example: $S O_{2} (g) + H_{2} O (l) \to H_{2} S O_{3} (a q)$
The compound thus formed is acidic in nature. This can be verified by the use of litmus paper.

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Generally, metallic oxides are basic and non-metallic oxides are acidic in nature. The solution of which of the following oxides in water will change the colour of blue litmus to red?

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Q. Question 11
Generally, metallic oxides are basic and non-metallic oxides are acidic in nature. The solution of which of the following oxides in water will change the colour of blue litmus to red?

(a) sulphur dioxide
(b) magnesium oxide
(c) iron oxide
(d) copper oxide

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