A metallic oxide placed in water would most likely yield
Correct answer: B. A base
- A. An acid
- B. A base
- C. A metallic anhydride
- D. A basic anhydride
Explanation
Metal oxides, such as calcium oxide, are known as basic anhydrides because they react with water to produce bases. For example, when calcium oxide (CaO) is placed in water, it reacts to form calcium hydroxide (Ca(OH)2), which is a base. Thus, the correct answer is a base. The other options are incorrect because metal oxides do not form acids or 'metallic anhydrides' when reacting with water, and 'basic anhydride' refers to the oxide itself rather than the product of its reaction with water.
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