Consider the following statements.

I. Generally, metal oxides are acidic in nature.
II. Generally, non-metal oxides are basic in nature.

Which of the above statements are INCORRECT?

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Consider the following statements. I. Generally, metal oxides are acidic in nature. II. Generally, non-metal oxides are basic in nature. Which of the above statements are INCORRECT?

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The correct answer is Both I and II. ExplanationBoth statements are INCORRECT because their chemical properties are reversed:Statement I is incorrect: Metal oxides are generally basic in nature. When they react with water, they form bases (for example, sodium oxide reacts with water to form sodium hydroxide).Statement II is incorrect: Non-metal oxides are generally acidic in nature. When they react with water, they form acids (for example, carbon dioxide reacts with water to form carbonic acid).

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I only

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II only

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Neither I Nor II

Consider the following statements.

I. Generally, metal oxides are acidic in nature.
II. Generally, non-metal oxides are basic in nature.

Which of the above statements are INCORRECT?

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