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Acidity of pentoxides in VA group...

Acidity of pentoxides in `VA` group

A

Decreases

B

Increases

C

Remains same

D

None

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The correct Answer is:
A
Basic or metallic character of pentoxides in VA group increases down the group. Hence acidity decreases.
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