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Select the most basic compound from the following: Group of answer choices

a. Sb2O5


b. Cl2O7


c. SiO2


d. SO3

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Final answer:

None of the compounds listed in the question are typical basic oxides. This suggests there may be a mistake in the question as all the provided compounds tend to be acidic rather than basic.

Step-by-step explanation:

The student is asking to select the most basic compound from a list of compounds. To solve this, we must determine which compound has the most pronounced basic character, typically indicated by the presence of a metal cation that can donate a pair of electrons or by a tendency to pick up hydrogen ions (protons).

In the given list:

However, since none of these options are typified by basic properties, there could possibly be an issue with the question as it stands, as none of the compounds listed show typical basic character. Therefore, there might be a need for clarification or revisiting the question to select the correct compound.

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