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Which oxide is more basic, MgO or BaO?

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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, Ba(OH)2 is strong base and hence BaO is stronger basic oxide than MgO.

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