According to the Arrhenius concept, formation of $O H^{-} (a q)$ ions in solution is responsible for

basic substance.

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acidic substance.

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neutral substance.

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slightly acidic substance.

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Solution

The correct option is A basic substance.
Increase in $O H^{-}$ ion concentration increases the basic nature of solution. Hence, Formation of OH(aq) ions in solution is responsible for the basic nature of a
substance.

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