The Sblock Elements Ques 11
11. Which of the following oxides is not expected to react with sodium hydroxide?
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(a) $CaO$
(b) $SiO_2$
(c) $BeO$
(d) $B_2 O_3$
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Solution:
$NaOH$ is a strong alkali. It combines with acidic and amphoteric oxides to form salts. Since $CaO$ is a basic oxide, it does not react with $NaOH$.