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JAMB Chemistry 2013 Paper

Question : 20

Total: 44

Which of the following compounds is a neutral oxide?

Solution:

Concept:

Neutral oxides are oxides that react neither with acids nor with bases.

Explanation:

Carbon (IV) oxide,

\mathrm{CO}_2

, is an acidic oxide.

Sulphur (VI) oxide,

\mathrm{SO}_3

, and sulphur (IV) oxide,

\mathrm{SO}_2

, are acidic oxides.

Carbon (II) oxide,

\mathrm{CO}

, is a neutral oxide because it does not react with acids or bases.

Answer:

D. Carbon (II) oxide

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