Question

which of the following is the most basic oxide

a)MgO
b)BaO
c)CaO
d)SrO​

Answer 1

Answer:

b)BaO

Explanation:

Answer 2

Answer:

BeO

Explanation:

In metals moving down the group metallic character increases, so basic nature increases hence most acidic will be BeO as Be is least metallic in group 2 elements.

BeO is most acidic in nature as the acidity of oxides decreases with increases in the electropositive character of the central atom