Chemistry: The Central Science (13th Edition)

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Chapter 22 - Chemistry of the Nonmetals - Exercises - Page 992: 22.42d

Answer

$SO_{2}$

Work Step by Step

Acidic strength of non-metal oxides depend upon electronegativity of the non-metal. Since S is more electronegative than Si, $SO_{2}$ is more acidic.
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