AP EAMCET202316 May 2023Morning ShiftChemistryClassification of Elements and Periodicity in PropertiesActual
Which of the following oxides is highly basic?
Options
- ACr ₂ O ₃
- BAl ₂ O ₃
- CMgO
- DNa ₂ O
Correct answer
D. Na ₂ O
Step-by-step solution
Strongly electro positive metals form strongly basic oxides that dissolve in water to give alkalis. Na ₂ O has strongly electro positive Na -metal that forms NaOH in water which is a strong base.