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Which element can form the most acidic oxide ?

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Carbon
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Lead
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Germanium
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Solution

The correct option is A Carbon
Down the group, the metallic property increases due to the general increase in atomic size. Hence the basic property of the oxides increase and the acidic property of the oxides decrease. Hence the oxide of carbon, the first element of the group will be the most acidic oxide.

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