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The decreasing order of basic character of K2O,BaO,CaO and MgO is ___________.

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K2O>BaO>CaO>MgO
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K2O>CaO>BaO>MgO
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MgO>BaO>CaO>K2O
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MgO>CaO>BaO>K2O
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Solution

The correct option is A K2O>BaO>CaO>MgO
The decreasing order of basic character is K2O>BaO>CaO>MgO
With increase in the charge of the metal cation or with decrease in the size of metal cation, the basic character of its oxide decreases. This is due to increase in charge density.


Hence, the correct option is A.



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