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A group 14 element is oxidised to form corresponding oxide which is gaseous in nature, when dissolved in water pH of the water decreases further addition of group 2 hydroxides leads to precipitation. This oxide can be

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A group 14 element is oxidised to form corresponding oxide which is gaseous in nature, when dissolved in water pH of the water decreases further addition of group 2 hydroxides leads to precipitation. This oxide can be

(a) GeO2

(b) CO

(c) CO2

(d) SnO2

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Correct answer: (c) CO2

Explanation:

CO2 forms carbonic acid H2CO3, when dissolved in water, CO is neutral, whereas other two GeO2 and SnO2 are solids.

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