Question

A water soluble base in solutions produces:

• A. $O{H}^{-}$ ions
• B. $H^{+}$ ions
• C. $H^{-}$ ions
• D. $O{H}^{+}$ ions

Answer 1

The correct option is A $O{H}^{-}$ ions

A water soluble base gives hydroxyl ions in its aqueous solution e.g.a strong base like sodium hydroxide gives sodium ions and hydroxyl ions in its solution. These hydroxyl ions give the alkalinity to the solution and makes the pH greater than 7.