Q13 / 125 · BITSAT 2012 · Chemistry

Which of the following has correct increasing basic strength?

  • A
    $\mathrm{MgO}<\mathrm{BeO}<\mathrm{CaO}<\mathrm{BaO}$
  • Correct answer
    B
    $\mathrm{BeO}<\mathrm{MgO}<\mathrm{CaO}<\mathrm{BaO}$
  • C
    $\mathrm{BaO}<\mathrm{CaO}<\mathrm{MgO}<\mathrm{BeO}$
  • D
    $\mathrm{CaO}<\mathrm{BaO}<\mathrm{BeO}<\mathrm{MgO}$

Solution

The basic character of oxides increases down the group.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'B'.

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