Metallic oxides are either amphoteric or :

acidic

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basic

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neutral

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partially acidic

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Solution

The correct option is B basic
Metals tend to form basic oxides, non metals tend to form acidic oxides and amphoteric oxides (reacting with both acids and bases) are formed by elements called as metalloids.

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Metal oxides which react with both acids and bases to produce salt and water are known as amphoteric oxides.

X + O_{2} \to Amphoteric Oxide

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