Practice question
Question
Which oxide of a group 15 element is the most acidic?
Explanation
Acidity of group 15 oxides increases with oxidation state and decreases down the group. N₂O₅ (N in +5) is the most acidic, forming HNO₃, unlike P₂O₅, As₂O₅, or Sb₂O₅.
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