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The most basic oxides is :

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a

Cl2O7 

b

Al2O3

c

MgO

d

P2O5

answer is A.

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The size of the central atom, its level of oxidation, and the element's metallic nature all affect how basic an oxide is. More metallic oxides are present in larger sizes, which raises basicity.
The elements in the periodic table combine with oxygen to form their respective oxides. The metal oxides are most basic in nature .

The alkali and alkaline earth metal which are present in extreme left side or in group 1-2 are metal oxides and are most basic in nature.

Al2O3 is amphoteric in nature.

So in the given options Mg the metal oxides MgO is most basic in nature .

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The most basic oxides is :