The decreasing order of basic character of $K_2O$, $BaO$, $CaO$ and $MgO$ is

  • A
    $K_2O > BaO > CaO > MgO$
  • B
    $K_2O > CaO > BaO > MgO$
  • C
    $MgO > BaO > CaO > K_2O$
  • D
    $MgO > CaO > BaO > K_2O$

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