Chemistry-(general)
NEET Chemistry (general) MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-fact-Easy-Class 12
Which type of oxide is formed when a non-metal combines with oxygen?
A
Acidic oxide
B
Basic oxide
C
Amphoteric oxide
D
Neutral oxide
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
A binary compound of oxygen with another element, particularly when formed by non-metals, is termed an acidic oxide if it combines with water to give an acid, as in the example of SO2 forming H2SO3.
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