Which oxide is more basic, MgO or BaO?

BaO

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MgO

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MgO = BaO

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None of these

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Solution

The correct option is A BaO
To check the basicity we will react the oxide with water and check the strength. In MgO and BaO, $B a (O H)_{2}$ is strong base and hence BaO is stronger basic oxide than MgO.

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