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Which of the following sequence correctly represents the decreasing acidic nature of oxides?

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LiO2>BeO>B2O3<CO2>N2O3
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N2O3>CO2>B2O3>BeO>Li2O
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CO2>N2O3>B2O3>BeO>Li2O
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B2O3>CO2>N2O3>Li2O>BeO
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Solution

The correct option is B N2O3>CO2>B2O3>BeO>Li2O
Non-metal oxides are acidic in nature. Acidic nature of oxide will increase with increase in non-metallic character. Across period non-metallic character increases from left to right.
So, correct order of acidity is:
N2O3>CO2>B2O3>BeO>Li2O

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