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Given below are two statements : Statement (I) : A element in the extreme left of the periodic table forms acidic oxides. Statement (II) : A 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 : (1) Statement-I is false but Statement-II is true. (2) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are false. (3) Statement-I is true but Statement-II is false. (4) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are true.

1. Statement-I is false but Statement-II is true.
2. Both Statement-I and Statement-II are false.
3. Statement-I is true but Statement-II is false.
4. Both Statement-I and Statement-II are true.

Correct answer: Statement-I is false but Statement-II is true.

Solution

Statement I is incorrect because elements on the extreme left of the periodic table, typically metals, form basic oxides rather than acidic ones. Statement II is correct as nonmetals on the extreme right, like halogens, can react with water to form acids.

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