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Standard XI
Chemistry
Structure and Properties of Water
Question

An oxide of a non-metal has the following properties:
(i) acts both as a proton donor as well as proton acceptor
(ii) it reacts readily with basic and acidic oxides
(iii) it oxidises $$Fe$$ at its boiling point.
The oxide is:

A
$$CO_{2}$$
B
$$P_{2}O_{5}$$
C
$$SiO_{2}$$
D
$$H_{2}O$$
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Correct option is C. $$H_{2}O$$

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