NEET Solved Paper 2018 Question 13
Question: Which of the following oxides is most acidic in nature? [NEET - 2018]
Options:
A) $ BaO $
B) $ BeO $
C) $ MgO $
D) $ CaO $
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Answer:
Correct Answer: B
Solution:
$ \xrightarrow[\text{Basic character increases}]{BeOMgOCaOBaO} $
So, the most acidic should be BeO.
In fact, BeO is amphoteric oxide while other given oxides are basic.
