An element X forms two oxides XO and XO2 . The oxide XO has no action on litmus solution but oxide X0 turns litmus solution red.

(a) What is the nature of oxide XO ?

(b) What is the nature of oxide XO2 ?

(c) Would you call element X a metal or a non-metal ? Give reason for your choice.

(d) Can you give an example of element like X ?

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(a) Neutral oxide.

(b) Acidic o xide .

(c) X is non-metal because non-metals form acidic and basic oxide .

(d) Carbon, C .

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