2021 · Q25
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
- 1All the bases are alkali.
- 2All alkalis dissolve in water.
- 3Alkalis are soapy to touch, bitter in taste and corrosive in nature.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
General KnowledgeChemistry
- A1 only
- B1 and 3 only
- C2 and 3 only
- D3 only
Explanation
Statement 1 is false: only water-soluble bases are called alkalis, so not all bases are alkalis. Statement 2 is true by definition - alkalis are the bases that dissolve in water. Statement 3 is true: alkalis are soapy to the touch, bitter in taste and corrosive in nature. Hence statements 2 and 3 only are correct.