Multiple choice

Which of the following statements is not true about bases and alkalis?

  1. All alkalis and bases are bitter in taste.

  2. All alkalis and bases turn red litmus blue.

  3. All alkalis and bases have a soapy feel.

  4. All bases are alkalies.

  5. All bases and alkali react with acids to give salt and water.
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D Correct answer
Explanation

It is not true because bases, which dissolve in water are called as alkali. Hence, all alkalies are bases but all bases are not alkali.

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