Generally metallic oxides are basic and non-metallic oxides are acidic in nature. Solution of which of the following oxides in water will change the colour of blue litmus to red?
(a) sulphur dioxide
(b) magnesium oxide
(c) iron oxide
copper oxide

Question

Generally metallic oxides are basic and non-metallic oxides are acidic in nature. Solution of which of the following oxides in water will change the colour of blue litmus to red?
(a)	sulphur dioxide
(b)	magnesium oxide
(c)	iron oxide
copper oxide

MyClass24 · Accepted Answer

Soln:

Answer is (a) sulphur dioxide
Explanation:
Sulphur forms Sulphur-di-oxide which is acidic in nature and it will convert blue litmus to red.

Generally metallic oxides are basic and non-metallic oxides are acidic in nature. Solution of which of the following oxides in water will change the colour of blue litmus to red? (a) sulphur dioxide (b) magnesium oxide (c) iron oxide copper oxide