Question

Which of the following is not acidic: -

1.CO2 2.SO2 3.NO24.Li2O ​

Answer 1

1.CO2 2.SO2 3.NO24.Li2O

Answer 2

4. Li2O is not acidic.

• According to Bronsted Lowry theory, acids are proton donor and electron acceptor and bases are proton acceptor and electron donor.
• Oxides of metals are basic in nature while that of non metals are acidic in nature.
• Lithium is a metal and hence is not acidic.
• Carbon, sulphur and nitrogen are non metals and thus form basic oxide.