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The basic strength of which hydroxide is...

The basic strength of which hydroxide is maximum

A

`LiOH`

B

`NaOH`

C

`Ca(OH)_(2)`

D

`KOH`

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The correct Answer is:
D
The basic strength increases down the group `(darr)` and decreases along a period `(rarr)`.
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