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Which one of the following order represents the correct sequence of the increasing basic nature of the given oxides ?
ChemistryClassification of Elements and Periodicity in PropertiesJEE MainJEE Main 2011
Options:
  • A
    $\mathrm{MgO} < \mathrm{K}_2 \mathrm{O} < \mathrm{Al}_2 \mathrm{O}_3 < \mathrm{Na}_2 \mathrm{O}$
  • B
    $\mathrm{Na}_2 \mathrm{O} < \mathrm{K}_2 \mathrm{O} < \mathrm{MgO} < \mathrm{Al}_2 \mathrm{O}_3$
  • C
    $\mathrm{K}_2 \mathrm{O} < \mathrm{Na}_2 \mathrm{O} < \mathrm{Al}_2 \mathrm{O}_3 < \mathrm{MgO}$
  • D
    $\mathrm{Al}_2 \mathrm{O}_3 < \mathrm{MgO} < \mathrm{Na}_2 \mathrm{O} < \mathrm{K}_2 \mathrm{O}$
Solution:
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The correct answer is:
$\mathrm{Al}_2 \mathrm{O}_3 < \mathrm{MgO} < \mathrm{Na}_2 \mathrm{O} < \mathrm{K}_2 \mathrm{O}$
Across a period metallic strength decreases $\&$ down the group it increases

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