Metals generally react with oxygen to form:

Acidic oxides.

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Basic Oxides.

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Amphoteric Oxides.

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Neutral Oxides.

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Solution

The correct option is B
Basic Oxides.

Most metals react with oxygen to form basic oxides which on dissolving in water form alkali.

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