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 $\mathrm{CO}_2 . \mathrm{CO}$ is neutral whereas $\mathrm{CO}_2$ 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
Select the correct option:
A
Both A and R are correct but R is NOT the correct explanation of A.
B
Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A.
C
A is not correct but R is correct.
D
A is correct but R is not correct.
✓ Correct! Well done.
✗ Incorrect. Try again or view the solution.
Solution
Sol. The oxide which form acid on dissolving in water is acidic oxide.
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