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JEE CHEMISTRY MCQ: CLASSIFICATION OF ELEMENTS AND PERIODICITY IN PROPERTIES

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Which of the following oxides is most acidic in nature?

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Correct option: A

BeO

Option A (BeO) is correct because BeO is amphoteric, but among the given alkaline earth metal oxides, it exhibits the most acidic character due to beryllium's smaller size and higher polarizing power.

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