Among the following oxides, the one which is most basic is:

$Z n O$

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$M g O$

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$A l_{2} O_{3}$

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$N_{2} O_{3}$

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Solution

The correct option is B
$M g O$

$Z n O$ and $A l_{2} O_{3}$ are both famously amphoteric. $N_{2} O_{3}$ is an acidic oxide. $M g O$ is the most basic one from the given oxides.

$M g O + H_{2} O ⟶ M g (O H)_{2}$

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