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Select the correct statement(s) about oxides.

A $Cl X_{2} O X_{7}$ is an acidic oxide.
B $BeO$ is amphoteric.
C $N X_{2} O$ is a neutral oxide.
D $CO X_{2}$ is a neutral oxide.

Answer: A, B, C

BeO

dissolves in both acids and alkalis (amphoteric).

N X_{2} O

is neutral.

Cl X_{2} O X_{7}

gives

HClO X_{4}

with water (acidic).

CO X_{2}

gives carbonic acid with water and is acidic;

CO

is the neutral oxide.

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