Question

Assertion : The oxides of sulphur and phosphorus are acidic in nature. Reason: Metal oxides are basic in nature​

Answer 1

Explanation:

both Assertion and reason are correct

but,R is not correct explaination of A.

Answer 2

The oxides of sulphur and phosphorus are acidic in nature and metal oxides are basic in nature​. Both the assertion and reason are correct statements, but the reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.

Explanation:

• Sulphur and phosphorus are non-metals. Therefore, their oxides are acidic in nature.
• When oxides of non-metals are dissolved in water, they form electronegative oxyacid ions that readily dissociate to give $\[{H^ + }\]$ions.
• On the other hand, the oxides of metals when dissolved in water, produce a basic solution.
• Also, the oxides of non-metals react with a base to give salt and water while oxides of metals react with an acid to form salt and water.