Question

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 $CO _2 . CO$ is neutral whereas $CO _2$ is acidic in nature
Reason R : $CO _2$ 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

• A. A is not correct but $R$ is correct
• B. Both $A$ and $R$ are correct but $R$ is NOT the correct explanation of $A$
• C. Both $A$ and $R$ are correct and $R$ is the correct explanation of $A$
• D. A is correct but $R$ is not correct

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

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