Question

elements (X) and (Y) undergo the following reaction
X + O2 -> XO2
2Y + O2 -> 2YO
XO2 + H2O -> H2XO3
YO + H2O -> Y(OH)2
choose correct statement regarding (X) and (Y)
(a) X is a metal and Y is a non-metal.
(b) X is a non-metal and Y is a metal.
(c) both X and Y are metals.
(d) Both X and Y are non-metals.

Answer 1

Answer:

x is a metal and y is an non metal