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What are basic oxides ? Give example.

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The oxides which give a base with water are called basic oxides.
`CaO+H_(2)Orarr Ca(OH)_(2)`
Examples : `CaO, Na_(2)O, BaO` etc.
Note : Generally metallic oxides with lower oxidation states are basic oxides.
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