The oxides of _____ which react with water to form acids are called acidic oxides.

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The correct option is B non-metals
All nonmetals form covalent oxides with oxygen, which react with water to form acids are called acidic oxides.

Example: $S O_{2} + H_{2} O \to H_{2} S O_{3}$

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The oxides of _____ which react with water to form acids are called acidic oxides.

The correct option is B non-metalsAll nonmetals form covalent oxides with oxygen, which react with water to form acids are called acidic oxides.Example: SO2+H2O→H2SO3

The correct option is B non-metals
All nonmetals form covalent oxides with oxygen, which react with water to form acids are called acidic oxides.

Example: $S O_{2} + H_{2} O \to H_{2} S O_{3}$