Explain why Na2o is basic oxide while Cl2o7 is acidic oxide on the badis of their reaction with water
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Na2O reacts with water to form sodium hydroxide [NaOH] which turns red litmus paper blue.So Na2O is a basic oxide.
Cl2O7 reacts with water to form perchloric acid [HClO4] that turns blue litmus paper red. So Cl2O7 is an acidic oxide.
Cl2O7 reacts with water to form perchloric acid [HClO4] that turns blue litmus paper red. So Cl2O7 is an acidic oxide.
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