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Standard X

Chemistry

Introduction to Acids and Bases

A substance '...

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A substance 'A' does not dissociate completely into its ions in the aqueous solutions. It is bitter in taste and soapy to touch. Identify the substance A.

Weak acid

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The correct option is C
Weak base

A base is bitter in taste and soapy to touch. A weak base does not dissociate completely into its ions in aqueous solutions.

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A substance 'A' does not dissociate completely into its ions in the aqueous solutions. It is bitter in taste and soapy to touch. Identify the substance A.

The correct option is C Weak base A base is bitter in taste and soapy to touch. A weak base does not dissociate completely into its ions in aqueous solutions.

The correct option is C
Weak base

A base is bitter in taste and soapy to touch. A weak base does not dissociate completely into its ions in aqueous solutions.