what kind of oxide is formed when carbon is burnt in air or oxygen? Share with your friends Share 1 Adrika Tewary answered this Acidic oxide( Co2) is formed as Corbon is a non- metal . 2 View Full Answer Nilay Majorwar answered this When carbon is burnt in air, a gas is formed, called carbon dioxide (CO2). This oxide is acidic in nature. 2 Swayam Parida answered this Carbon Dioxide (CO2) . 3 Nabeela answered this Carbon dioxide 1 Koushiki Chatterjee answered this A gas is evolved when carbon is burnt in air or oxygen which is called as carbon dioxide or CO2 1 Astha answered this What kind of oxide is formed when carbon is burnt in air or oxygen 0