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Ahydroxide ion
Bhydronium ion
Ccarbonate ion
Dchloride ion
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. hydroxide ion
1. A base such as NaOH splits in water: NaOH gives Na+ + OH-.
2. The characteristic negative ion released is the hydroxide ion.
3. Its presence gives the solution its basic properties.
_Source: AP/TS SCERT Class 10 Physical Science, "Acids, Bases and Salts"_
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