NEET2009Chemistrys Block ElementsActual
Which of the following oxides is not expected to react with sodium hydroxide ?
Options
- AB ₂ O ₃
- BCaO
- CSiO ₂
- DBeO
Correct answer
B. CaO
Step-by-step solution
Key Idea Generally acids react with bases and bases (alkalies) react with acids. Sodium hydroxide, NaOH , being a strong alkali, never react with a basic oxide (compound). Among the given options, B ₂ O ₃ and BeO are amphoteric oxides, SiO ₂ is a acidic oxide and CaO is a basic oxide. Therefore, NaOH does not react with CaO .