The order in which the following oxides are arranged to decreasing basic nature is $A l_{2} O_{3}$ < $M g O$ < $C u O$ < $N a_{2} O$

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Solution

The correct option is A True
Oxides can be called as binary compounds formed by the reaction of oxygen with other elements. Oxides are classified as acidic, basic, amphoteric or neutral. An oxide is a compound that contains at least one oxygen atom and one other element in its chemical formula. Oxide is a dianion of oxygen. Examples of oxides are CaO, BaO, ZnO etc.
Na2O, MgO, Al2O3, CuO is the decreasing order of basic nature.

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