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Which of the following is basic in nature?

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Caustic soda
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Curd
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Lemon
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Apple
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Solution

The correct option is A Caustic soda
The substances containing bases are basic in nature. Whereas, the substances containing acids are acidic in nature.
Lemon contains citric acid, curd contains lactic acid, apple contains malic acid and caustic soda contains sodium hydroxide (a base). Hence, among the given options caustic soda is basic in nature.

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