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Question
Which of the following is not a base?
Options
NaOH
KOH
NH4OH
C2H5OH
Solution
C2H5OH
Explanation -
Ethyl alcohol (C2H5OH) is not a base. It is an alcohol and is very weakly acidic in nature.
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