Non metals when passed through steam forms ____ oxides.

basic

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neutral

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acidic

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The correct option is C acidic
When steam is passed through non metals acidic oxides are formed.

When steam is passed over hot silicon (non-metal), silicon dioxide is formed which is an acidic oxide.
$S i + 2 H_{2} 0 \to S i O_{2} + 2 H_{2}$

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Non metals when passed through steam forms ____ oxides.

The correct option is C acidicWhen steam is passed through non metals acidic oxides are formed. When steam is passed over hot silicon (non-metal), silicon dioxide is formed which is an acidic oxide. Si + 2H20 → SiO2 + 2H2

The correct option is C acidic
When steam is passed through non metals acidic oxides are formed.

When steam is passed over hot silicon (non-metal), silicon dioxide is formed which is an acidic oxide.
$S i + 2 H_{2} 0 \to S i O_{2} + 2 H_{2}$