Which of the compounds H₃PO₄,Mg(OH)₂,LiOH,and HCl,behave as bases when they are dissolved in water? A)Mg(OH)₂ and LiOH B)H₃PO₄ and HCl C)only HCl D)only LiOH

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Mg(OH)₂ and LiOH both contain hydroxide (OH-) ions, which are characteristic of bases. H₃PO₄ contains hydrogen sulfide (HS-), which is not a characteristic of bases. HCl is a strong acid and does not behave as a base.

Which of the Compounds H3PO4,Mg(OH)2,LiOH,and HCl,behave as Bases When They

Which of the Compounds H₃PO₄,Mg(OH)₂,LiOH,and HCl,behave as Bases When They