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Which of the following is a characteristic property of alkalis? A They have a pH less than 7. B They turn blue litmus paper red. C They liberate ammonia from ammonium salts. D They liberate carbon dioxide from carbonates.

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Which of the following is a characteristic property of alkalis? A They have a pH less than 7. B They turn blue litmus paper red. C They liberate ammonia from ammonium salts. D They liberate carbon dioxide from carbonates.

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The characteristic property of alkalis is D. They liberate carbon dioxide from carbonates.

Here's why:

A. Alkalis have a pH greater than 7, not less. So, option A is incorrect.

B. Alkalis turn red litmus paper blue, not blue litmus paper red. So, option B is incorrect.

C. Alkalis do not liberate ammonia from ammonium salts. This is a characteristic of acids. So, option C is incorrect.

D. Alkalis do liberate carbon dioxide from carbonates. This is a common reaction in chemistry. So, option D is correct.

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