Question

An element 'X' is forming an acidic oxide, Its position in modern periodic table will be

Group 1 and Period 3
Group 2 and Period 3-
Group 13 and Period 3
Group 16 and Period 3

Answer 1

Answer:

Group 16 Period 3

Explanation:

Group 16 Period 3

Answer 2

Answer:

(d) Group 16 and Period 3

Explanation:

Non-metals on reaction with oxygen release H+ ions due to high electronegativity of oxygen atoms. The released H+ ions upon dissolution in water gives acidic solution. Therefore, the oxides of non-metals are acidic in nature.

Since group 16 constitutes of non-metals, therefore the position of element 'X' would be Group-16 and Period 3.

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