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Which of the following is the most basic oxide?

A
Bi2O3
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Al2O3
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C
Sb2O3
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D
SeO2
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Solution

The correct option is A Bi2O3
The acidic or basic nature depends upon the oxidation state of the metal present in the oxide.
Out of the all the options, Se is present in the +4 state, while the rest three metals are in +3
Furthermore, the basic character of the oxides rises with the increasing size of the central atom for a given oxidation state. Bi has a larger size than Al and Sb. Thus, Bi2O3 is most basic among all.
Therefore, the correct answer is D.

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