Question

$Na_{2}O$ is basic oxide whereas $Cl_{2}O_{7}$ is acidic oxide. Elements on extreme left form basic oxides whereas elements on extreme right form acidic oxides.

• A. If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
• B. If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
• C. If assertion is true but reason is false.
• D. If both assertion and reason are false.

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.

Answer 2

$Na_{2}O$ with water forms a strong base whereas $Cl_{2}O_{7}$ forms strong acid. $Na_{2}O+H_{2}O \to 2NaOH$ $Cl_{2}O_{7}+H_{2}O \to 2HClO_{4}$