JAMB - Chemistry (2024 - No. 55)
The element which can combine with oxygen to form an acid anhydride of the form XO\(_2\) is
phosphorus
Chlorine
fluorine
sulphur
Spiegazione
An Acid anhydride can be defined as a non-metal oxide which forms an acidic solution when reacted with water.
Sulphur is the element that can combine with oxygen to form an acid anhydride of the form XO\(_2\).
An acid oxide is a compound that forms an acid when it reacts with water. Non-metals in groups 4–7 form acidic oxides.