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Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties
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23/08/2021 1:40 pm
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Which of the following sequence correctly represents the decreasing acidic nature of oxides?
(a) Li2O > BeO > B2O3 > CO2 > N2O3
(b) N2O3 > CO2 > B2O3 > BeO> Li2O
(c) CO2 > N2O3 > B2O3 > BeO > Li2O
(d) B2O3 > CO2 > N2O3 > Li2O > BeO
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23/08/2021 1:41 pm
Correct answer: (b) N2O3 > CO2 > B2O3 > BeO > Li2O
Explanation:
On passing from left to right in a period, acidic character of the normal oxides of the elements increases with increase in electronegativity.