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JAMB Chemistry 1984 Question 25

Question 25

Hydrogen, Oxygen and Oxides

An example of a neutral oxide is

  1. A.Al2O3
  2. B.NO2
  3. C.CO2
  4. D.CO
  5. E.SO2
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Answer: D (CO)

Explanation

Carbon monoxide reacts with neither acids nor alkalis, so it is neutral. Al2O3 is amphoteric; NO2, CO2 and SO2 are acidic.