When basic oxides dissolve in water they associate with:

hydroxyl ions to form acids

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hydrogen ions to form bases

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hydroxyl ions to form bases

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none of the above

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Solution

The correct option is C hydroxyl ions to form bases
When basic oxides dissolve in water they associate with hydroxyl ions to form bases.
$B a s i c o x i d e + W a t e r \to B a s e$

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