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Oxides of non-metals and metals are acidic in nature.

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The correct option is B False
Oxides of metals are basic in nature whereas oxides of non-metals are acidic in nature.

Metal oxides are basic since they form a salt and water when they dissolve in water. Metal oxides contain OH. Ions are hence basic in nature.

Non-metal oxides such as sulphur dioxide contain H+ ions that dissolve in water to form acidic solutions.

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