Question

    Which of the following statement is/are true?

    I. Metal oxides are acidic in nature

    II. Non-metallic oxides are basic in nature

    A Only II Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Neither I nor II Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Both I and II Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Only I Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Metal oxides are basic in nature. Because they react with weak acids to produce salt and water, metallic oxides are basic in nature. Oxides of non – metals are acidic.

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