Chemical and Ionic Equilibrium 2 Question 46

46. The following species are in increasing order of their acidic property : $\mathrm{ZnO}, \mathrm{Na}{2} \mathrm{O}{2}, \mathrm{P}{2} \mathrm{O}{5}, \mathrm{MgO}$.

(1985, 1/2M)

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Solution:

  1. $\mathrm{P}{2} \mathrm{O}{5}$ is strongest acid and $\mathrm{MgO}$ is strongest base.