NEET | 2018Carboxylic Acid and Acid DerivativesHard

Question

Which of the following oxides is most acidic in nature?

Options

A.

MgO

B.

BeO

C.

BaO

D.

CaO

Solution

In metals moving down the group metallic character increases, so basic nature increases hence most
acidic will be BeO .

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