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Which bases are called alkalies ? Give an example of alkalies ?

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Water soluble bases are called alkalies. Sodium hydroxide (NaOH) is an example of alkalies.
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  • Assertion: Elements of group 1 are called 'alkali metals'. Reason: All the alkali metals react with water.

    A
    If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion
    B
    If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion
    C
    If assertion is true but reason is false.
    D
    If both assertion and reason are false.
  • An element A dissolves both in acid and alkali. It is an example of

    A
    Allotropic nature of A
    B
    Dimorphic nature of A
    C
    Amorphous nature of A
    D
    Amphoteric nature of A
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