Q. Diacidic base is
A) $CH_{2}(OH)_{2}$
B) $Ca(OH)_{2}\ \$
C) $CH_{3}CH(OH)_{2}$
D) All of these
Explanation
(b)
When two$- OH$ groups are attached with same carbon atoms, the compound is highly unstable and loses a water molecule,
e.g.,
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$Ca(OH)_{2}$, being an ionic compound readily gives two hydroxyl ions when dissolved in water, hence it is a diacidic base.
$Ca(OH)_{2}\ \rightarrow Ca^{2 +} + 2OH^{-}$
Diacidic base
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