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13 September, 20:41

Which of the following properties of a base makes it a good cleaner?

A. Looks shiny

B. Reacts with oils and grease

C. Reacts with certain metals to produce hydrogen gas

D. Has a floral smell

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  1. 13 September, 20:43
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    Answer: The correct answer is B.

    Explanation:

    Bases generally dissolves oil or base breaks down the fat.

    When base reacts with oil they produce soaps with release of an energy in form of heat and this process is termed as Saponification. This property of dissolving of oil and grease makes a base a good cleaner.

    Hence, the correct answer is B.
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