Q26 / 125 · BITSAT 2017 · Chemistry

The most acidic oxide for nitrogen is

  • A
    NO2
  • B
    N2O
  • C
    NO
  • Correct answer
    D
    N2O5

Solution

The acidic nature of the oxides of nitrogen can be determined by the strength of the acid formed by the nitrogen oxide in water. 

More higher be the (+) ve oxidation number of N-atom in its oxide more acidic be the nature of oxide. Thus N2O5, is most acidic oxide.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'D'.

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