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The compound X-O- H is likely to act as ...

The compound X-O- H is likely to act as a base, if compared to hydrogen, X has

A

higher ionisation potential

B

lower ionisation potential

C

higher electronegativity

D

lower radius.

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B
lower ionisation potential
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