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AP EAMCET · Chemistry · Structure of Atom

Which among the following oxides is the most basic?

  1. A CO
  2. B Al2O3
  3. C Cl2O7
  4. D Na2O
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(D) Na2O

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Metal oxides like sodium oxide are basic in nature, on hydrolysis they produce hydroxide ions. Non-metal oxides like chlorine heptaoxide are acidic and aluminium oxide is amphoteric oxide. Carbon monoxide is a neutral oxide.