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Which of the following is most acidic?...

Which of the following is most acidic?

A

MgO

B

BeO

C

BaO

D

CaO

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B
Down a group, metallic character of the elements increases. Hence down the group basic character of the metallic oxide increases. Thus BeO has the most acidic character. Actually it is a amphoteric oxide whereas other are basic oxide.
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