Question

Alkalis are …….. soluble bases?
A) Acid
B) Water
C) Ether
D) None of these

Answer 1

Hint At first we will look at what bases are and what happens we mix the base with water. Then we will look at both the options one by one and choose the correct option. We will also provide some extra facts in the last.

Complete step by step answer:
Step1. Bases are chemical compounds which are slippery in touch. They are bitter in taste. We can taste them by using the litmus paper. They turn red litmus paper blue. Now when we make a solution of water and base then base is easily soluble in water and makes the water basic. The pH of water comes below seven.
Step2. The Acids are we can say the opposition of basic. They turn the blue litmus to red. When they are mixed with bases they perform the acid base reaction and form a neutral compound salt. So the option A is not a correct option
Step3. Ether is a functional group. It is an organic compound. When we mix the base to ether it is not called alkalis.
Step4. Now as we already see that bases are easily soluble in water. They are soapy to touch and those bases are called alkalis.
Hence, The Option B is correct.

Note:The acid base reaction is one of the prominent chemical reactions. During this one or more than one hydrogen ion is exchanged between the compounds. The hydrogen ion and hydroxide ion combine to make water, which is neutral in nature.