Arrange the following in increasing order of basic strength :
`MgO,SrO,K_(2)O,NiO,Cs_(2)O`
A. `MgOgtSrOgtK_2OgtNiOgtCs_2O`
B. `Cs_2OltK_2OltMgOltSrOltNiO`
C. `NiOltMgOltSrOltK_2OltCs_2O`
D. `K_2OltNiOltMgOltSrOltCs_2O`

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Correct Answer - C
Alkali metal oxides are more basic than alkaline earth metal oxides and down the group basic nature increases.

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