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If a nonmetal forms only two oxides and one oxide on hydrolysis gives an acid, then the non-metal could be

A

sulphur

B

carbon

C

phosphorus

D

nitrogen

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The correct Answer is:
B
Carbon forms two oxides. `CO_(2)` on hydrolysis gives carbonic acid and CO is neutral. Carbon is the non-metal.
`CO_(2) + H_(2)O rarr H_(2)CO_(3)`
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