Question

Oxide of magnesium is basic in nature

Answer 1

Answer:

yes , but are alkaline. And alkaline is a type of base

Answer 2

Answer:

When we add water to metallic oxide, it will form hydroxide which turns red litmus blue.

That means it is basic in nature.

Example:

Magnesium oxide, when dissolved in water, forms magnesium hydroxide which is basic in nature.

MgO + H2O ⇒ Mg(OH)2