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Download Solution PDFWhich one of the following oxides is a neutral oxide?
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Neutral Oxides
- Neutral oxides are oxides that do not show acidic or basic behavior when dissolved in water.
- They do not react with acids or bases to form salts.
- Common examples of neutral oxides include carbon monoxide (CO), nitrous oxide (N₂O), and water (H₂O).
EXPLANATION:
- CO: Carbon monoxide is a neutral oxide. It does not react with acids or bases.
- CO₂: Carbon dioxide is an acidic oxide because it reacts with bases to form salts.
- Na₂O: Sodium oxide is a basic oxide because it reacts with acids to form salts.
- MgO: Magnesium oxide is also a basic oxide because it reacts with acids to form salts.
Since CO does not show acidic or basic behavior, it is classified as a neutral oxide.
Therefore, the correct answer is CO.
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