Which of the following oxides is acidic in nature?
(A) B2O3
(B) Al2O3
(C) Ga2O3
(D) In2O3
Which of the following oxides is acidic in nature?
(A) B2O3
(B) Al2O3
(C) Ga2O3
(D) In2O3
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1 Answer
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The B2O3 reacts with water to form boric acid hence it is an acidic oxide. As we move down the group electronegativity decreases and the tendency to donate electrons increases therefore basic character increases or acidic character decreases. So, from the given options, the most acidic oxide is B2O3.
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