Concept explainers
Which substance is most likely to have a bitter taste?
a. HCL(aq)
b. NaCl(aq)
c. NaOh(aq)
d. none of the above
Interpretation:
Amongst the given substances, the substance which is most likely to have bitter taste is to be identified.
Concept introduction:
Acids are those substances which release
Answer to Problem 1SAQ
Correct answer:
Thus, option (c) is correct.
Explanation of Solution
Reasons for the correct option:
Bases contain alkaloids which are sometimes poisonous in nature and have bitter taste. So, our disinclination towards bitter taste is to avoid these poisonous substances. As
Hence, option (c) is correct.
Reasons for the incorrect option: Option (a) is incorrect because
Option (b) is incorrect because
Option (d) is incorrect because option (c) is correct as
Hence, option (a), (b) and (d) are incorrect.
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