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

A
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 into OH on dissolving in water, it should be a base. An Arrhenius base gives out OH ions on dissolving in water.

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