Q. Which of the following is the most basic oxide ?

A) Al₂O₃
B) Sb₂O₃
C) Bi₂O₃
D) SeO₂
Explanation

[Solution from source] Basic character of oxides increases with metallic character, which rises down a group and falls across a period. Bi₂O₃, from the most metallic element listed, is basic; Sb₂O₃ and Al₂O₃ are amphoteric and SeO₂ is acidic. Answer (3).

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