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Metals Reaction with Oxygen (Burnt in Air)

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Which of the following elements would yield a basic oxide?

A

Silicon

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Sulphur

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C

Calcium

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Phosphorus

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Solution

The correct option is C
Calcium

We know only metal elements yield basic oxides. Now out of the given elements only calcium is a metal, therefore, it will yield a basic oxide. The elements sulphur, silicon and phosphorus are all non metals.

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