NEETChemistryp Block Elements (Group 15, 16, 17 & 18)
Besides non-metal oxides, which oxides can also exhibit acidic character?
Options
- AOxides of metals in high oxidation state
- BOxides of noble gases
- COxides of alkali metals
- DOxides of alkaline earth metals
Correct answer
A. Oxides of metals in high oxidation state
Step-by-step solution
The paragraph mentions that, in addition to non-metal oxides, oxides of some metals in high oxidation states, such as Mn 2 O 7 , CrO 3 , and V 2 O 5 , can also exhibit acidic character.