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Q. Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R
Assertion A: Carbon forms two important oxides CO and CO2.CO is neutral whereas CO2 is acidic in nature
Reason R : CO2 can combine with water in a limited way to form carbonic acid, while CO is sparingly soluble in water
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below

JEE MainJEE Main 2023The p-Block Elements

Solution:

The oxide which form acid on dissolving in water is acidic oxide.