JEE Main202228 Jun 2022Evening ShiftChemistrys Block ElementsActual
Among the following, basic oxide is
Options
- ASO 3
- BSiO 2
- CCaO
- DAl 2 O 3
Correct answer
C. CaO
Step-by-step solution
Oxides of metals are generally basic in nature but some are amphoteric in nature. Oxides of non-metals are acidic in nature but some of them are neutral. SO 3 is acidic in nature it reacts with bases. Al 2 O 3 is amphoteric in nature as it reacts with both acids and bases. SiO 2 is acidic in nature. CaO is a basic oxide and it reacts with acids readily.