Which of the following metal hydroxide is the strongest base?
Correct answer: D. NaOH
- A. Ca(OH)2
- B. LiOH
- C. Mg(OH)2
- D. NaOH
Explanation
The strength of a base in the hydroxide form typically increases down a group in the periodic table due to the increasing size of the metal cation. Larger cations, like sodium in NaOH, stabilize the hydroxide ion better, resulting in a stronger base compared to smaller cations.
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