Given below are two statements :
Statement (I) : An element in the extreme left of the periodic table forms acidic oxides.
Statement (II) : Acid is formed during the reaction between water and oxide of a reactive element present in the extreme right of the periodic table.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :
Select the correct option:
A
Statement I is true but Statement II is false
B
Both Statement I and Statement II are false
C
Both Statement I and Statement II are true
D
Statement I is false but Statement II is true
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Solution
Statement-I : False but Statement-II is true.
On moving left to right in periodic table non-metallic character increases and we know that nonmetal oxides are acidc in nature.
Non-metallic character ↑ Acidic strength of oxide ↑
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