The total number of acidic oxides from the following list is: NO, ,
- (A)3
- (B)4✓ Correct
- (C)5
- (D)6
Answer: (B)
Solution
Classify each oxide:
Neutral oxides (do not react with acids or bases):
Acidic oxides (react with bases to form salts):
Total acidic oxides = 4
Neutral oxides (do not react with acids or bases):
- (nitrous oxide)
- NO (nitric oxide)
- CO (carbon monoxide)
Acidic oxides (react with bases to form salts):
- (boric oxide)
- (dinitrogen pentoxide)
- (sulfur trioxide)
- (phosphorus pentoxide)
Total acidic oxides = 4
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