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Which of the following oxides when dissolved in water gives a solution which turns blue litmus red?

A
MgO
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CaO
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C
CO2
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D
CuO
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Solution

The correct option is D CO2
CO2+H2OH2CO3

Carbon dioxide, when it dissolves in water, it will form carbonic acid. This lowers the pH and turns the blue litmus paper red.

Hence, option C is correct.

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