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What type of oxides is formed by non-metals?(a) Oxides with pH 7(d) Oxides which are acidicI got this question in class test.My doubt stems from P-Block Elements topic in portion P-Block Elements of Chemistry – Class 12

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Right answer is (d) Oxides which are acidic

The best explanation: Non-metals FORM acidic oxides because upon DISSOLUTION in water they liberate FREE H^+ ions. Oxides with pH <=7 also include neutral oxides and not acidic only. Oxides with pH > 7 are basic in NATURE. Amphoteric oxides behave both like acid and base.



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