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Among the following the most basic oxide is 

Option: 1

B_2O_3


Option: 2

Al_2O_3


Option: 3

Ga_2O_3


Option: 4

In_2O_3


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As we have learnt,

 

Oxides of boron family -

Acidity decreases and basicity increases down the group

General formula: M2O3

- wherein

Aluminium oxide is amphoteric

 

 Due to higher reactivity with acid In2O3 is most basic among the given options.

In_2O_3 + 6HCl \rightarrow 2InCl_3 + 3H_2 O

 

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Gautam harsolia

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