JEE Main Chemistry question

ChemistryThe p-Block ElementsJEE Main

Identify the correct order of acidic strength of CO₂, CuO, CaO, H₂O:

Answer: (A)

Solution

CaO is strongly basic, CuO weakly basic, H₂O amphoteric/neutral, CO₂ acidic — increasing acidity: CaO<CuO<H₂O<CO₂.

Question ID VK-136210