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ChemistryThe p-Block ElementsJEE Main

Which element of second period forms most acidic oxide?

Answer: (B)

Solution

Across period 2, the acidic strength of normal oxides increases with increasing non-metallic character/electronegativity, from the weakly acidic and to the strongly acidic oxides of nitrogen, such as , which dissolves in water to give , one of the strongest common acids. Fluorine, being

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