Question

Read the statements and choose the correct option.
i. ‘A’ reacts with oxygen to form an acidic oxide.
ii. ‘B’ reacts with oxygen to form a basic oxide.
iii. Oxides of A and B react with water to form X and Y solutions, respectively.

• A. A - Metal, B - Non-metal, X - Acidic, Y - Basic
• B. A - Non-metal, B - Metal, X - Basic, Y - Acidic
• C. A - Non-metal, B - Metal, X - Acidic, Y - Basic
• D. A - Metal, B - Non-metal, X - Basic, Y - Acidic

Answer 1

The correct option is C A - Non-metal, B - Metal, X - Acidic, Y - Basic

Non-metallic oxides are acidic in nature while metallic oxides are basic.

Non-metal oxide + Water $\to$ Acidic solution

Metal oxide + Water $\to$ Basic solution