S Block Elements Question 89

Question: Which one of the following is most basic

[CPMT 1977, 83]

Options:

A) $ Al_2O_3 $

B) $ MgO $

C) $ SiO_2 $

D) $ P_2O_5 $

Show Answer

Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

$ \underbrace{MgO} _{Basic}\underbrace{Al_2O_3} _{Amphoteric}\underbrace{SiO_2P_2O_5} _{Acidic} $

$ MgO+H_2O\to Mg{(OH)} _2 $ Base or alkali