Among the following oxides, which is least acidic?
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a
Al2O3
b
B2O3
c
CO2
d
NO2
answer is A.
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Applying Fajans' rule, the higher the oxidation state (or charge), the more is the covalent character and the more is acidic and vice versa. Moreover, the acidic character increases from B to F.Acidic character order isNO2>CO2>B2O3>Al2O3 least acidic or amphoteric Period ⇒ 2nd 2nd 2nd 3rd Group ⇒ 15 14 13 13