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2018 · Q102
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Periodic Table and Periodicity question

2018 · Q102

NEETChemistryPeriodic Table and PeriodicityMCQ+4 / −1
Which of the following oxides is most acidic in nature?
  1. A
    MgO
  2. B
    BeO
  3. C
    BaO
  4. D
    CaO
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Correct answer: B

In metals, on moving down the group, metallic character increases, so basic nature increases hence most acidic will be BeO. In fact, BeO is amphoteric oxide while other given oxides are basic oxides.

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