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When compound X is dissolved in water, it dissociates as shown below:
XA+OH.
Then X is:

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Arrhenius acid
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Arrhenius base
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Neutral
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Cannot be determined.
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Solution

The correct option is B Arrhenius base
Since X dissociates to give OH on dissolving in water. An Arrhenius base gives out OH ions on dissolving in water. Hence, X is an Arrhenius base.

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