Question

The element that does not form acidic oxide is ______.

Options

• carbon

• phosphorus

• chlorine

• barium

Answer 1

The element that does not form acidic oxide is barium.

Explanaion:

The non-metals (group 14–17) are responsible for producing acidic oxides, whereas group 1 and group 2 metals are responsible for producing basic oxides. Ba belongs to group 2.