MHT CET202527 Apr 2025Evening ShiftChemistryp Block Elements (Group 15, 16, 17 & 18)Actual
Which from following compounds is NOT acidic in nature?
Options
- ASO ₂
- BCO ₂
- CN ₂ O ₅
- DN ₂ O
Correct answer
A. SO ₂
Step-by-step solution
Oxides are classified as acidic, basic, amphoteric, or neutral. Non-metal oxides are typically acidic, though exceptions exist. SO 2 is an oxide of sulfur. It reacts with water to form sulfurous acid: SO ₂(g) + H ₂ O (l) H ₂ SO ₃(aq) , so it is acidic. CO 2 is an oxide of carbon. It reacts with water to form carbonic acid: CO ₂(g) + H ₂ O (l) H ₂ CO ₃(aq) , so it is acidic. N 2 O 5 is an oxide of nitrogen. It reacts with water to form nitric acid: N ₂ O ₅(s) + H ₂ O (l) 2 HNO ₃(aq) , so it is acidic. N 2 O is also