Question

The correct order of basicity of oxides of vanadium is

• A. $V _2 O _3> V _2 O _5> V _2 O _4$
• B. $V _2 O _4> V _2 O _3> V _2 O _5$
• C. $V _2 O _3> V _2 O _4> V _2 O _5$
• D. $V _2 O _5> V _2 O _4> V _2 O _3$

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

$V _2 O _3> V _2 O _4> V _2 O _5$

Answer 2

With increase in % of oxygen acidic nature of oxide of an element increase and basic nature decreases