In the periodic table, the basic character of oxides

Options

A. Increases from left to right and decreases from top to bottom
B. Decreases from right to left and increases 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

Answer

C

Explanation

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.