Question

Oxygen gas is _________ in nature.

• A. acidic
• B. basic
• C. neutral
• D. all of these

Answer 1

The correct option is C

neutral

Explanation for the correct option-

(C) Neutral :

• Oxygen gas $\left({\mathrm{O}}_2\right)$ is one of the major components of air.
• Oxygen gas, when exposed to moist litmus paper(red and blue) does not change its color hence showing its neutral nature.

Explanation for the incorrect options-

(A) Acidic - Oxygen gas is neutral as it does not turn blue litmus red.

(B) Basic - Oxygen gas is neutral as it does not turn red litmus blue.

Hence, option (C) is correct. Oxygen gas is neutral in nature.