Question

Given below are two statements: Statement (I): \textit{An element in the extreme left of the periodic table forms acidic oxides.}
Statement (II): \textit{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:

• A. Both Statement I and Statement II are false
• B. Statement I is true but Statement II is false
• C. Statement I is false but Statement II is true
• D. Both Statement I and Statement II are true

Hint:

Elements on the left side of the periodic table form basic oxides, while elements on the right side, particularly non-metals, form acidic oxides when reacting with water.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Statement (I) is incorrect because elements on the extreme left of the periodic table, such as alkali metals and alkaline earth metals, form basic oxides, not acidic oxides. Step 2: Statement (II) is correct because non-metals, which are on the extreme right of the periodic table, form acidic oxides when they react with water. For example, sulfur dioxide (\( \text{SO}_2 \)) reacts with water to form sulfurous acid (\( H_2SO_3 \)). Thus, the correct answer is that Statement I is false but Statement II is true.