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When a non-metal reacts with oxygen, it forms a non-metallic oxide. This non-metallic oxide when reacted with H2O, form a substance, ‘X’ with pH value less than 7. Select the correct option regarding the substance, ‘X’.


A

Acidic

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B

Basic

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Salt

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Neutral

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Solution

The correct option is A

Acidic


Non-metals on reaction with Oxygen gas give rise to non-metallic oxides. These non-metallic oxides on reaction with H2O give acidic substance. For example, Sulphur (non-metal) is a non-metal. It forms SO2 and SO3 to convert into H2SO4. On a pH scale, acids always have a value which is less than 7.

S+O2SO2
2SO2+O22SO3
SO3+H2OH2SO4


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