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Q.

The acidic oxide among the following is:

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a

Cl2O5

b

Cl2O

c

Cl2O3

d

Cl2O7

answer is D.

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Detailed Solution

The nature and characteristics of compounds determine the acidity of oxides. These binary oxides are created when other elements react with highly reactive oxygen. Metal oxides, which are basic, are created when metals and non-metals react with oxygen. Oxide is said to be acidic when it combines with water to form acid. Most non-metallic substances produce acidic oxides when they dissolve in water.

For example, silicon, phosphorus, sulphur, and chlorine oxides are acidic.

Non-metal reacts with oxygen to form acid-containing compounds combined with strong bonds. These compounds are also called acidic anhydride.

Now, the oxides of chorine are Cl2OClO2Cl2O7. Of all the chlorine oxides, dichloroheptoxide Cl2O7, Chlorine (VII) oxide has the highest acidity of all chlorine oxide. This is because it reacts with water, and forms a strong perchloric acid.

Cl2O7+H2O2HClO4

Hence, the correct option is D.

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