Question
Chemistry Question on Classification of elements & periodicity in properties
Which of the following oxides is most acidic in nature ?
A
CaO
B
MgO
C
BaO
D
BeO
Answer
BeO
Explanation
Solution
−>[BeO<MgO<CaO<BaO][Basic character increases.] So, the most acidic should be BeO. In fact, BeO is amphoteric oxide while other given oxides are basic.