With dilution, $p H$ of a base __________.

decreases

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increases

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remains same

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gets doubled

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Solution

The correct option is D decreases
$p H$ of a base decreases with dilution. Dilution will lower moles per liter $O H^{-}$ ions, thus, lowering $p H$ .

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