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Which of the following statements is true about basic oxides?


A

They form salts with bases.

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They turn blue litmus to red.

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C

Carbon dioxide is an example of basic oxide

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D

They turn red litmus to blue.

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Solution

The correct option is D

They turn red litmus to blue.


  • As the name indicates basic oxides are basic in nature.
  • So, it turns red litmus to blue.
  • Examples of basic oxide: Magnesium oxide(MgO), Calcium oxide(CaO).

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