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Standard XII
Chemistry
Nature of Oxides
Which is the ...
Question
Which is the most acidic oxide?
A
C
l
2
O
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B
C
l
2
O
3
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C
C
l
2
O
5
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D
C
l
2
O
7
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Solution
The correct option is
D
C
l
2
O
7
The oxidation state of chlorine in each option is 1, 3, 5 and 7
Since greater the oxidation state greater the acidic strength.
So the answer is the oxide having the highest oxidation of chlorine.
Option D is correct.
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