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Which among the following is not a base?...

Which among the following is not a base?

A

NaOH

B

KOH

C

`NH_(4)OH`

D

`C_(2)H_(5)OH`

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The correct Answer is:
D
`C_(2)H_(5)OH` is not a base .It is an example of an organic compound known as alcohol (ethyl 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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