Question

Which of the following compounds is an Arrhenius base? Which of the following compounds is an Arrhenius base?

Answer 1

A). CH3OH I think !!!!!!!!

Answer 2

Explanation:

Arrhenius base are defined as the specie which when dissolved in water dissociate to give hydroxide ions.

For example, $Sr(OH)_{2}$ being an ionic compound when dissolved in water will give $Sr^{2+}$ and $OH^{-}$ ions.

Whereas alcohol is neutral in water under normal conditions. Hence, $CH_{3}OH$ will not dissociate to give hydroxide ions.

On the other hand, Arrhenius acids are the species which when dissolved in water will dissociate to give hydrogen ions.

For example, $CH_{3}COOH$ and HClO will give hydrogen ions when dissolved in water.

Thus, we can conclude that out of the given options $Sr(OH)_{2}$ is an Arrhenius base.