Which of the following is the most basic oxide?
- SeO2
- Al2O3
- Sb2O3
- Bi2O3
Answer
(4) Bi2O3
Solution
As per NCERT, metallic character (and so the basic nature of oxides) increases down a group and decreases across a period.
SeO2: Se is a non-metal ⇒ acidic oxide.
Al2O3: amphoteric oxide.
Sb2O3: amphoteric oxide (Sb is a metalloid).
Bi2O3: Bi is the most metallic element of group 15 ⇒ predominantly basic oxide.
∴ Bi2O3 is the most basic.
Answer: (4)