Which one of the following orders presents the correct sequence of the increasing basic nature of the given oxides ?
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a
Al2O3 < MgO < Na2O < K2O
b
MgO < K2O < Al2O3 < Na2O
c
Na2O < K2O < MgO
d
K2O < Na2O
answer is A.
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Detailed Solution
In a period, the nature of oxides varies from basic to acidic while in a group, basic nature of oxides increases.Group 1 2 13 Period 3 → Na2O MgO Al2O3 (Amphoteric oxide) Period 4 → K2O (Strongly basic)Hence, basic nature of oxides are as followsAl2O3 < MgO < Na2O < K2O