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An element X which occurs in the first s...

An element X which occurs in the first short period has an outer electronic structure s2p1. What is the formula and acid-base character of its oxides ?

A

`XO_3` , basic

B

`X_2O_3` , basic

C

`X_2O_3` , amphoteric

D

`XO_2` , acidic

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C
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