Which of the following oxide(s) is/are neutral?

N O

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N_{2} O

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C O

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N_{2} O_{5}

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Solution

The correct option is C $C O$
Some compounds react with oxygen to form oxides which do not exhibit acidic nor basic characteristics. Such compounds are called as neutral compounds of oxygen.
Example: $C O, N O, N_{2} O$
$N_{2} O_{5}$ is an acidic oxide.

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