Multiple choice

According to Arrhenius concept of acids and bases, which of the following is not a base?

  1. NaOH

  2. Ca(OH)2

  3. NH3

  4. Mg(OH)2
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Explanation

According to Arrhenius concept of acids and bases, “An acid is a substance which is capable of furnishing H+ ions in aqueous solution and base is a substance which is capable of furnishing OH– ions”. According to this, NH3 is not a base.

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