Lead oxide is amphoteric but phosphorous pentoxide is acidic in nature. Explain.
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Lead oxide is amphoteric but phosphorous pentoxide is acidic in nature. Explain.
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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 . Non metallic oxides in water give acid. So, Phosphorous oxide is acidic in nature.
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Lead oxide is amphoteric as it has both acidic and basic behavior
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