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A basic oxide will be formed by the element:(A) K(B) S(C) P(D) Kr

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A basic oxide is typically formed by elements from Group 1 and Group 2 of the periodic table. These elements are known as alkali metals (Group 1) and alkaline earth metals (Group 2). Among the options you provided:

(A) K represents potassium, which is an alkali metal.
(B) S represents sulfur, which is a non-metal and typically forms acidic oxides.
(C) P represents phosphorus, which is a non-metal and typically forms acidic oxides.
(D) Kr represents krypton, which is a noble gas and does not typically form oxides.

So, the element that is most likely to form a basic oxide is (A) K, potassium.