Of the following compounds the most acidic is, As 2 O 3 , P 2 O 5 , Sb 2 O 3 , Bi 2 O 3

Of the following compounds the most acidic is

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Of the following compounds the most acidic is

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The correct answer is: $\mathrm{P}_2 \mathrm{O}_5$

In a group as we go downwards, the oxide basic character increases hence maximum acidic oxide is $\mathrm{P}_2 \mathrm{O}_5$

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