If the same element is forming oxides in different oxidation states then:

that oxide will be neutral in nature in which element will be in its highest oxidation state.

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the oxide will be highest acidic in nature in which element will be in its highest oxidation state.

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that oxide will be amphoteric in nature in which element will be in its highest oxidation state.

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that oxide will be highly basic in nature in which element will be in its highest oxidation state.

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Solution

The correct option is A the oxide will be highest acidic in nature in which element will be in its highest oxidation state.
Oxidation state $\propto$ electronegativity.
Electonegativity increases with increase in oxidation state; so the difference in electronegativity decreases (between element and oxygen) and acidic character increases.

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