Chapter 22, Problem 22.156SP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The balance equation for the reaction of acid anhydride of iodine ${\text{I}}_{\text{2}}{\text{O}}_{\text{5}}$ with water and name the acid should be determined.

Concept introduction:

Non-metals forms acidic oxides and tend to form covalent hydride as they have tendency to share their valence electrons to form covalent bond. Metallic oxides are ionic in nature whereas non-metallic oxides are covalent in nature. As the charge on cation increases in oxide, the covalent nature increases due to more polarization of anion from smaller cation.