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Among Al2O3, SiO2, P2O3 and SO2 the correct order of acid strength is

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a

SiO2 < SO2 < Al2O3 < P2O3

b

Al2O3 < SiO2 < P2O3 < SO2

c

Al2O3 < SiO2 < SO2 < P2O3

d

SO2 < P2O3 < SiO2 < Al2O3

answer is D.

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As electronegativity difference between element and oxygen decreases the acidic character of oxides increases. The electronegativity also increases with increasing oxidiation state. In general, as non-metallic character increases across the period, the acidic character of their oxides increases. Again the oxides of metalloid are amphoteric and oxides of metal are basic.
Al2O3 ​ is amphoteric, SiO2 ​ is slightly acidic whereas P2O3 ​ and SO2 ​ are anhydrides of acid H3PO3 ​ and H2SO3.

So the correct order of acidic strength oxides of 3rd period elements is

Al2O3 < SiO2 < P2O3 < SO2

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