Identify Set Containing Basic Acidic Amphoteric and Neutral Oxides
The correct set that contains all kinds (basic, acidic, amphoteric and neutral) of oxides is :
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Step-by-Step Solution
To determine the set containing all four types of oxides (basic, acidic, amphoteric, and neutral), we classify the nature of each given oxide:
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Basic oxides: Oxides of strongly electropositive metals react with water to form bases, or react with acids to form salt and water.
- Example: reacts with water to form potassium hydroxide ().
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Acidic oxides: Oxides of non-metals (usually in high oxidation states) react with water to form acids, or react with bases to form salt and water.
- Example: is the acid anhydride of perchloric acid ().
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Amphoteric oxides: Oxides that possess both acidic and basic properties, meaning they react with both acids and bases to form salts.
- Example: (arsenic trioxide) and (aluminium oxide).
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Neutral oxides: Non-metal oxides that do not react with either acids or bases to form salts.
- Example: (nitric oxide), (carbon monoxide), and (nitrous oxide).
Now, let's analyze the given options:
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Option A ():
- (Basic), (Basic), (Amphoteric), (Amphoteric).
- Missing: Acidic and Neutral oxides.
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Option B ():
- (Amphoteric), (Amphoteric), (Neutral), (Neutral).
- Missing: Basic and Acidic oxides.
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Option C ():
- Basic
- Acidic
- Amphoteric
- Neutral
- Contains all four types of oxides.
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Option D ():
- (Basic), (Neutral), (Amphoteric), (Neutral).
- Missing: Acidic oxide.
Thus, option C is the correct set.