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Which of the following oxides is the most acidic?

A

`N_(2)O_(5)`

B

`P_(2)O_(5)`

C

`As_(2)O_(5)`

D

`Sb_(2)O_(5)`

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A
The difference of electronegativities between nitrogen `(V)` and oxygen is least as compared of that of in the other oxides. On moving down the group acidic strength decreses.
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