Match the following :

| Oxide | Nature |
| :--- | :--- |
| (A) | (i) Basic |
| (B) | (ii) Neutral |
| (C) | (iii) Acidic |
| (D) | (iv) Amphoteric |

Which of the following is correct option?

Question

Match the following :

| Oxide | Nature |
| :--- | :--- |
| (A)  | (i) Basic |
| (B)  | (ii) Neutral |
| (C)  | (iii) Acidic |
| (D)  | (iv) Amphoteric |

Which of the following is correct option?

Canvas Classes · Accepted Answer

🧠 The Oxide Spectrum
Oxides span a spectrum from basic (left side of the periodic table) to acidic (right side). In the middle, they can be amphoteric or even neutral.

🗺️ The Match-Up
- (A)  (Carbon Monoxide): It doesn't react with acid or base to form salt/water. It is Neutral.  (ii)
- (B)  (Barium Oxide): Barium is a Group 2 alkaline earth metal. Metal oxides are generally Basic.  (i)
- (C)  (Alumina): Aluminum is the "fence-sitter." Its oxide reacts with both strong acids and strong bases.

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