Which one of the following oxides is a neutral oxide?
A.CO✓ Correct
B.CO₂
C.Na₂O
D.MgO
Explanation
Carbon monoxide (CO) is classified as a neutral oxide because it neither reacts with acids nor bases to form salts; it does not exhibit acidic or basic properties in aqueous solution. CO₂ is an acidic oxide (it reacts with water to form carbonic acid and with bases to form carbonates). Na₂O (sodium oxide) and MgO (magnesium oxide) are basic oxides as they are oxides of metals and react with acids to form salts and water. Other examples of neutral oxides include N₂O (nitrous oxide), NO (nitric oxide), and H₂O.
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