JEE MainChemistryPeriodic Table and PeriodicityMCQ+4 / −1
Which pair of oxides is acidic in nature?
- A,
- B,
- C,
- D,
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Correct answer: C
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Recall the nature of oxides
In general:
- Metal oxides are usually basic.
- Non-metal oxides are usually acidic.
- Some oxides can be amphoteric or neutral, but here we identify the given ones directly.
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Classify each oxide
- : calcium oxide is a basic oxide because calcium is a metal.
- : silicon dioxide is an acidic oxide.
- : boron oxide is an acidic oxide.
- : nitrous oxide is a neutral oxide.
- : barium oxide is a basic oxide.
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Check each option
A:
- is basic
- is acidic
- Not both acidic
B:
- is acidic
- is basic
- Not both acidic
C:
- is acidic
- is acidic
- Both are acidic
D:
- is neutral
- is basic
- Not both acidic
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Final answer
The pair of acidic oxides is:
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Comparison with stored correct answer
Stored correct answer is C, which matches the derived answer.
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