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Question
What type of oxides are formed when non-metals react with oxygen? Explain with an example.
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Solution
When non-metals react with oxygen, acidic oxides are formed. For example, sulphur on reacting with oxygen form sulphur dioxide. This oxide turns blue litmus solution to red, which shows that it is an acidic oxide.
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