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When a strong base is added to water. Water becomes:

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Acidic

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remains neutral

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C

Basic

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none of the given options are correct

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Solution

The correct option is C
Basic

As, pH of water is 7. When a strong base is added to water, the pH of water will increase above 7 and become basic.

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