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Chemistry Question on GROUP 1 ELEMENTS

Which of the following hydroxides, is a strongest base?

A

LiOHLiOH

B

NaOHNaOH

C

KOHKOH

D

Ca(OH)2Ca{{(OH)}_{2}}

Answer

KOHKOH

Explanation

Solution

Potassium hydroxide or caustic potash (KOH) is the strongest base among these hydroxides. Basic strength of hydroxide increase in a group from top to bottom and decrease in a period from left to right.