Consider the following oxides.  A. Magnesium oxide B. Sulphur dioxide C. Carbon dioxide D. Iron oxide E. Copper oxides Which among the following is the correct set which will convert litmus paper solution into blue?

Consider the following oxides.  A. Magnesium oxide B. Sulphur dioxide C. Carbon dioxide D. Iron oxide E. Copper oxides Which among the following is the correct set which will convert litmus paper solution into blue? Correct Answer A, D, E

Explanation:

  • Metal oxides are basic in nature. 
  • The bases turn litmus paper blue. 
  • Among the given options, metal oxides or basic oxides are 
  • A - Magnesium oxide, D - Iron oxide, E - Copper oxide. 
  • So the correct option is A, D and E. 
  • All these will convert litmus paper blue. 
  • Sulphur dioxide, and Carbon dioxide are non - metallic oxides and are acidic in nature. 
  • They will turn litmus paper red. 

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A litmus paper test is conducted for solutions I, II, and III respectively with the following results: I. Litmus turned red II.Litmus turned blue III Litmus didn't change colour What conclusions can be drawn from this?