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Q.

Which of the following metallic oxides is most reactive towards HCl?

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a

Na2O

b

MgO

c

ZnO

d

K2O

answer is C.

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As we move down in group 1, the reactivity of metallic oxides increases and across a period, the reactivity of metallic oxides decreases. Na and K belong to group 1, Mg belongs to group 2 and Zn belongs to group 12. So, Group 1 elements are more reactive than Mg and Zn. Between Na and K, as potassium is present below sodium in group-1 ,So K2O will be the most reactive metallic oxide.

Metallic oxides react with acids to form salt and water,

K2O+2HCl2KCl+H2O

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Which of the following metallic oxides is most reactive towards HCl?