NEET Chemistry NEET PYQ-Alkaline Earth Metals

  • question_answer
    Which of the following oxides is most acidic in nature?                              [NEET - 2018]

    A) \[\text{BaO}\]

    B) \[\text{BeO}\]

    C) \[\text{MgO}\]

    D) \[\text{CaO}\]

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

    [b] \[\xrightarrow[\text{Basic character increases}]{\text{BeOMgOCaOBaO}}\] So, the most acidic should be BeO. In fact, BeO is amphoteric oxide while other given oxides are basic.


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