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Which of the following oxides is of neutral nature?

Among the given oxides, N2O is of neutral nature:

i. When non-metal combines with oxygen, it forms oxide.


ii. A neutral oxide is an oxide which neither reacts with an acid nor with a base.


iii. Nitrous oxide (N2O) is an example of neutral oxide (an oxide which is neutral in nature)


iv. Other examples of neutral oxides are H2O and CO (carbon monoxide).

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