In the reaction given below, M is a metal which reacts with oxygen and gives X. Select a suitable option pertaining to the product X.
$M (M e t a l) + O_{2} \to X (M e t a l o x i d e)$

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 give rise to metallic oxides. These metallic oxides upon reaction with $H_{2} O$ from bases. Hence, metallic oxides are considered as basic oxides.

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