Sodium hydroxide is termed an alkali while Ferric hydroxide

Acids, Bases and Salts (10)

 Sodium hydroxide is termed an alkali while Ferric hydroxide is not because:

  1. Sodium hydroxide is a strong base, while Ferric hydroxide is a weak base.
  2. Sodium hydroxide is a base which is soluble in water while Ferric hydroxide is also a base but it is not soluble in water.
  3. Sodium hydroxide is a strong base while Ferric hydroxide is a strong acid.
  4. Sodium hydroxide and Ferric hydroxide both are strong base but the solubility of Sodium hydroxide in water is comparatively higher than that of Ferric hydroxide.

Answer

(B) Sodium hydroxide is a base which is soluble in water while Ferric hydroxide is also a base but it is not soluble in water.

Exam Year: 2023