Single Answer MCQ
Q-00019105
What common property do all bases exhibit when dissolved in water?
1
They produce hydronium ions.
2
They react with acids to form salts.
3
They become colorless.
4
They produce hydroxide ions.
Answer and Solution
Answer
D. They produce hydroxide ions.
Solution:
All bases produce hydroxide ions (OH-) in water. This reaction defines their basicity, while other options either mischaracterize or do not apply universally to bases.
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