A nonmetal X is a major constituent of our food and forms two oxides Y and Z Oxide Y is toxic and ca...

Question

A nonmetal X is a major constituent of our food and forms two oxides Y and Z Oxide Y is toxic and causes suffocation whereas Z causes global warming Identify X Y and Z

Accepted Answer

X is Carbon Carbon forms two oxides ie carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide Y is carbon monoxide as it is toxic and causes suffocation whereas Z is carbon dioxide because it is responsible for global warming

NCERT Exemplar Solutions Class 10 Science Solutions for Metals and Non-metals - Exercise in Chapter 3 - Metals and Non-metals