Define an Arrhenius base. A) an electron pair donor B) an electron pair receiver C) produces H⁺ ions in aqueous solution D) accepts H⁺ ions E) produces OH^- ions in aqueous solution

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An Arrhenius base is a substance that produces OH- ions in aqueous solution. Among the given options, only option E describes a compound that produces OH- ions, therefore it is the correct choice. Option A describes a Lewis base, option B describes a Lewis acid, option C describes a compound that undergoes hydrolysis, and option D describes a Bronsted-Lowry base.

Define an Arrhenius Base