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What is the nature of metalic oxide?


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Acidic oxide

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Basic oxide

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Amphoteric oxide

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Salt

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Solution

The correct option is B

Basic oxide


Metals on reaction with oxygen gas gives rise to metallic oxides. These metallic oxides upon reaction with H2O form bases. Hence, metallic oxides are considered as basic oxides.


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