Which of the following is a base and not an alkali?
A
NaOH
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B
KOH
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C
Cu(OH)2
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D
AgOH
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Solution
The correct option is DAgOH Alkali is a basic, ionic salt of an alkali metal or alkaline earth metal element. Alkalis are best known for being bases that dissolve in water. Fe is not alkali or alkaline earth metal.