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Among P2O5,As2O3,Sb2O3 and Bi2O3, the most acidic oxide is

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P2O5
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As2O3
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Sb2O3
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Bi2O3
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Solution

The correct option is A P2O5
As we move down the group, the atomic size increases, electronegativity decreases, metallic character increases so acidic character decreases down the group.
So P2O5 is most acidic oxide.

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