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JAMB Chemistry 2013 Question 31

Question 31

Hydrogen, Oxygen and Oxides

Which of the following compounds is a neutral oxide?

  1. A.Carbon (IV) oxide.
  2. B.Sulphur (VI) oxide.
  3. C.Sulphur (IV) oxide.
  4. D.Carbon (II) oxide.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (Carbon (II) oxide.)

Explanation

CO reacts with neither acids nor alkalis, so it is neutral; the other three are acidic oxides.