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Because metallic oxides react with acids to give a salt and water, similar to a base, they are said to be

Question
Because metallic oxides react with acids to give a salt and water, similar to a base, they are said to be
Acidic oxides
Basic oxides
Neutral oxides
Amphoteric oxides
Answer
Basic oxides
Detailed Explanation
This behaviour, similar to that of a base, classifies metallic oxides as basic oxides.
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