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Which of the following oxides is neutral?

A $N X_{2} O$
B $Na X_{2} O$
C $SO X_{2}$
D $Al X_{2} O X_{3}$

Answer: A

N X_{2} O

shows neither acidic nor basic properties, so it is neutral.

SO X_{2}

is acidic,

Al X_{2} O X_{3}

is amphoteric and

Na X_{2} O

is basic.

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