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Do basic solutions also have `H^(+)(aq)` ions? If yes, then why are these basic?

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Basic solutions also have `H^(+)` ions in addition to `OH^(+)` ions . They are basic because in these solutions , `OH^(-)` ion concentration is greater than `H^(+)` ion concentration .
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