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    Question

    What is the nature of the oxides of

    metals?
    A Acidic Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Basic Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Neutral Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Metal oxides react with acids to form salt and water, showing basic nature. Example: Na2O+HCl→NaCl+H2O\{Na}_2\{O} + \{HCl} → \{NaCl} + \{H}_2\{O}Na2O+HCl→NaCl+H2O Non-metal oxides (like CO₂) are generally acidic.

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