In the reaction given below, M is an alkali metal which reacts with oxygen and gives X. Select a suitable option pertaining to the product X. M(Metal)+O2→X(Metaloxide)
A
Acidic oxide
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B
Basic oxide
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C
Amphoteric oxide
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D
Salt
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Solution
The correct option is BBasic oxide The reaction between a alkali metal and oxygen gives a basic oxide as a product. These oxides upon reaction with H2O form bases.