Single Answer MCQ
Q-00004377

Which of the following is true for all bases?

1

They taste sour.

2

They turn litmus paper red.

3

They produce hydroxide ions in solution.

4

They react with metals to produce hydrogen gas.

Answer and Solution

Answer

C. They produce hydroxide ions in solution.

Solution:

All bases release hydroxide ions (OH-) in solution. The other options do not universally apply to bases.

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