Which of the Following Is a Base

question 35

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a base?

• A) C₂H₅OCOOH -H⁺ + C₂H₅OCOO^-
• B) NaOH -Na⁺ + OH^-
• C) C₂H₅OH
• D) H₂O -H⁺ + OH^-
• E) H₂CO

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