Question

What is the taste of the base?

• A. Salty
• B. Sweet
• C. Bitter
• D. None of these

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Bitter

Explanation for correct option

option (C)

Base

• Bases generate hydroxide $\left({\mathrm{OH}}^{-}\right)$ions in water.
• Bases that are soluble in water are called alkalis.

Taste of base

• Bases are bitter in taste.
• Bases change the color of the red litmus to blue.

Explanation for incorrect answer

Bases are bitter in taste. Hence, options (A), (B), and (D) are incorrect.

The correct option is (C), Bases are bitter in taste.