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Identify Arrhenius acids and bases among the following:
1.NaCl2.HCl3.Cu(OH)24.NaOH5.H2SO46.HNO37.KOH

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1, 2 and 5 are acids and 3, 4 and 7 are bases
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2, 3 and 5 are acids and 1, 4 and 6 are bases
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4, 6 and 7 are acids and the rest are bases
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2, 5 and 6 are acids and 3, 4 and 7 are bases
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Solution

The correct option is D 2, 5 and 6 are acids and 3, 4 and 7 are bases
Arrhenius acid should dissociate H+ ions on dissolving in water. So, only 2, 5 and 6 are Arrhenius acids.
Arrhenius bases should dissociate in water to form OH- ions. Hence, 3, 4 and 7 are bases.

SubstanceExamplesArrhenius AcidHCl, H2SO4, HNO3Arrhenius BaseCu(OH)2, NaOH, KOH

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