If the same element is forming oxides in different oxidation states then : a)that oxide will be neutral in nature in which element will be in its highest oxidation state. b)that oxide will be highest acidc in nature in which element will be in its highest oxidation state. c)that oxide will be amphoteric in nature in which element will be in its highest oxidation state d)that oxide will be highly basic in nature in which element will be in its highest oxidation state.

Options

A. That oxide will be neutral in nature in which element will be in its highest oxidation state.
B. That oxide will be highest acidic in nature in which element will be in its highest oxidation state
C. That oxide will be amphoteric in nature in which element will be in its highest oxidation state
D. That oxide will be highly basic in nature in which element will be in its highest oxidation state.

Answer

B

Explanation

Oxidation state `prop` electronegativity
Electronegativity increases with increase in oxidation state, so the difference in electronegativity decreases (between element and oxygen) and acidic character increases.