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Assertion (A): NaOH is a stronger base than KOH.
Reason (R ): KOH is more soluble in water than NaOH.

A

If both (A) and (R ) are correct and (R ) is the correct explanation of (A).

B

If both (A) and (R ) are correct, but (R ) is not the correct explanation of (A).

C

If (A) is correct, but (R ) is incorrect.

D

If (A) is incorrect, but (R ) is correct.

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The correct Answer is:
D
Correct assertion: KOH is stronger base than NaOH.
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