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JEE Main 28 June 2022, Shift 2, Chemistry Q69

Question 69 of 90 in this shift, Chemistry question 9 of 30, Section A.

Among the following, basic oxide is :

(1) $\mathrm{SO_3}$
(2) $\mathrm{SiO_2}$
(3) $\mathrm{CaO}$ Official answer
(4) $\mathrm{Al_2O_3}$

Official answer

Option 3

NTA final key.

Chapter: The s-Block Elements
Topic: Periodic Trends
Idea tested: Acidic and Basic Character of Oxides

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Asked 12× in all

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25 Jul 2022, Shift 2 · Q70The total number of acidic oxides from the following list is $\mathrm{NO, N_2O, B_2O_3, N_2O_5, CO, SO_3, P_4O_{10}}$ MediumSingle correct
24 Jun 2022, Shift 1 · Q66Given below are the oxides : $\mathrm{Na_2O,\ As_2O_3,\ N_2O,\ NO}$ and $\mathrm{Cl_2O_7}$ Number of amphoteric oxides is :MediumSingle correct
28 Jun 2022, Shift 1 · Q67Given below are two statements : Statement I :The pentavalent oxide of group-15 element, $\mathrm{E_2O_5}$ , is less acidic than trivalent…MediumTwo statements

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