Question

Lead oxide is amphoteric but phosphorous pentoxide is acidic in nature. Explain.
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Answer 1

Phosphorus is a non metal. The nature of oxides depends upon the nature of the element forming oxides. Phosphorus being a nonmetal forms acidic oxides like P2O5. Non metallic oxides in water give acid. So, Phosphorous oxide is acidic in nature.

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Answer 2

Phosphorus is a non metal. The nature of oxides depends upon the nature of the element forming oxides. Phosphorus being a nonmetal forms acidic oxides like P2O5. Non metallic oxides in water give acid. So, Phosphorous oxide is acidic in nature.

P2O5+3H2O➝2H3PO4