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What is an acidic oxide

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An acidic oxide is an oxide that either produces an acidic solution upon addition to water, or acts as an acceptor of hydroxide ions effectively functioning as a Lewis acid.[1] Acidic oxides will typically have a low pKa and may be inorganic or organic.

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Explanation: An acidic oxide is an oxide that either produces an acidic solution upon addition to water, or acts as an acceptor of hydroxide ions effectively functioning as a Lewis acid. Examples include SO2, CO2, SO3, Cl2O7, P2O5, and N2O5.

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