Given below are two statements : Statement (I) : An element in the extreme left of the periodic table forms acidic oxides. Statement (II) : Acid is formed during the reaction between water and oxide o

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Given below are two statements : Statement (I) : An element in the extreme left of the periodic table forms acidic oxides. Statement (II) : Acid is formed during the reaction between water and oxide of a reactive element present in the extreme right of the periodic table. In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :

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Statement-I : False but Statement-II is true. On moving left to right in periodic table nonmetallic character increases and we know that nonmetal oxides are acidc in nature. Non metallic character ↑ Acidic strength of oxide ↑

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