Question

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:

• 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 inaccurate. Elements on the far left of the periodic table, like alkali and alkaline earth metals, produce basic oxides, not acidic ones.

Step 2: Statement (II) is accurate. Non-metals, situated on the far right of the periodic table, yield acidic oxides upon reacting with water. 

For instance, sulfur dioxide (\( \text{SO}_2 \)) reacts with water to produce sulfurous acid (\( H_2SO_3 \)). 

Therefore, Statement I is false and Statement II is true.