JAMB Chemistry 2024 Question 14

Question 14

Hydrogen, Oxygen and Oxides

Which of the following is a neutral oxide

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

Explanation

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