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Which among FeO and Fe2O3 is more basic?...

Which among `FeO` and `Fe_2O_3` is more basic?

A

`FeO`

B

`Fe_2O_3`

C

both have same basic length

D

None of them is basic

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The correct Answer is:
a
Iron is extracted from haematite `(Fe_2O_3)`. Al is extracted from bauxite `(Al_2O_32H_2O)`.
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