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Given that the electronegativity of $X$ is $1$ . What is the nature of $X - O - H$ in aqueous solution?

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Alkaline

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Acidic

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Amphoteric

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Neutral

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Solution

The correct option is A Alkaline
We know that the electronegativity difference between X and O is 2.3 and that of O and H is 1.3 . So X-O bond is ionic. In aqueous solution, it dissociates as $X^{+} a n d O H^{-}$ which results in an alkaline solution.

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