Which of the following oxides will give the most basic solution when dissolved in water? A)SO ₂ B)CO ₂ C)K ₂O D)P ₄O ₁₀ E)SO ₃

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When oxides dissolve in water, they can either form acidic or basic solutions. Basic solutions are created when the oxide reacts with water to form hydroxide ions (OH^-), which increase the pH of the solution. 
Out of the given options, K2O is the most basic oxide because it belongs to the Group 1 (alkali metals) which are known to form very basic solutions when dissolved in water.

Which of the Following Oxides Will Give the Most Basic