Which one of the following is not a neutral oxide?

C O

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H_{2} O

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N_{2} O

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N a_{2} O

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Solution

The correct option is A $N a_{2} O$
Neutral oxides are those oxides which show neither basic nor acidic properties when they react with water. Examples include carbon monoxide and nitrous oxide which are only slightly soluble in water,nitric oxide is also neutral oxide. Water is neutral in nature.Oxide of sodium is a basic oxide in nature.

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