JEE Main levelSingle correct optionDifficulty 2 of 3pn066
Match the oxide in Column I with its nature in Column II. Column I: (P) CaO (Q) ZnO (R) CO (S) MnX2OX7. Column II: (1) acidic (2) neutral (3) amphoteric (4) basic.
AP-4, Q-3, R-2, S-1
BP-4, Q-3, R-1, S-2
CP-3, Q-4, R-2, S-1
DP-4, Q-2, R-3, S-1
Answer: A
CaO is a metal oxide of an s-block metal and is basic; ZnO reacts with acids and alkalis and is amphoteric; CO is neutral; MnX2OX7 (Mn in +7) is acidic. So P-4, Q-3, R-2, S-1.