Which among the following is not a base?A. NaOHB. KOHC. `NH_(4)OH`D. ` – InterviewSolution

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1.	Which among the following is not a base?A. NaOHB. KOHC. `NH_(4)OH`D. `C_(2)H_(5)OH`
Answer» Correct Answer - D `C_(2)H_(5)OH` is not a base .It is an example of an orgaince compound known as alcholo (thyl alcohol) which has somewhat acidic nature. And also `C_(2)H_(5)OH` does not give `OH^(-)` ions in the solution , so it not a base.

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