Question

sb4 o6 is acidic basic or neutral

Answer 1

sb4o6 is weak acidic

Answer 2

Sb₄O₆ is amphoteric in nature, i.e. it shows both acidic and basic behavior.

• Sb₄O₆ is produced upon dimerization of Sb₂O₃.
• It forms a cage-like structure.
• It is an amphoteric oxide that can react with both acids and bases.
• It reacts with NaOH to form Na₃SbO₃ and also with mineral acids to form their respected salts.
• Sodium borohydride and lithium aluminum hydride are more stable reducing agents than carbon, which reduces the oxide to antimony metal.
• In combination with halogenated materials, it is used as a synergist for flame-retardant polymers, reducing the amount of flammable char produced.
• This type of flame-retardant is used in electronic devices, textiles, leathers, and coatings.
• However, it has been found that it possesses carcinogenic properties and therefore it is harmful.

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