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In a periodic table the basic character of oxides

A

increases from left to right and decreases from top to bottom

B

decreases from right to left and increase from top to bottom

C

decreases from left to right and increases from top to bottom

D

decreases from left to right and increases from bottom to top.

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The correct Answer is:
C
As the electronegativity of element increases, acidic character of oxides increases. So, in a group, basic nature increases on moving down and decreases along a period.
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