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Which of the following oxides is most acidic in nature ?

A

MgO

B

BeO

C

BaO

D

CaO

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B
As electropositive character of alkaline earth metals increases down the group , the basic character of their oxides increases . Thus BeO is least basic and hence most acidic . Actually , BeO is amphoteric in nature .
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