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Among the following, the most basic oxide is -
ChemistryClassification of Elements and Periodicity in PropertiesKVPYKVPY 2012 (SA)
Options:
  • A $\mathrm{Al}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{3}$
  • B $\mathrm{SiO}_{2}$
  • C $\mathrm{P}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{5}$.
  • D $\mathrm{Na}_{2} \mathrm{O}$
Solution:
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The correct answer is: $\mathrm{Na}_{2} \mathrm{O}$
$\stackrel{\mathrm{Na}_{2} \mathrm{O}>\mathrm{Al}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{3}>\mathrm{SiO}_{2}>\mathrm{P}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{5}}{\longrightarrow}$ Basic Nature $\downarrow$

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