Basic Properties Are Characteristic of All Alkaline Earth Metal Oxides

question 113

Multiple Choice

Basic properties are characteristic of all alkaline earth metal oxides except one. Which is the exception?

• A) BeO
• B) MgO
• C) SO₂
• D) B₂O₃
• E) CaO

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