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A non-metal X is an important constituent of our food. lt forms two oxides Y and Z. Y is toxic and causes suffocation and even death while Z is responsible for global warming. ldentify X Y and Z.

(A) X= C,Y=CO, Z=CO2

(B) X=S, Y=SO2, Z=SO3

(C) X= P, Y= P2O3, Z=P2O5

(D) X=O, Y=O2, Z=O3

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Correct option  (A) X= C,Y=CO, Z=CO2

Explanation: 

The non-metal X is carbon (C) which is an important constituent of our food. Carbon forms two oxides y (CO) and Z (CO2). CO is toxic and causes suffocation and even death while CO2 is responsible for global warming.

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