JAMB Chemistry 1986 Question 13

Question 13

Acids, Bases and Salts

Which of the following is an acidic salt?

  1. A.NaHSO4
  2. B.Na2SO4
  3. C.CH3CO2Na
  4. D.Na2S.
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Answer: A (NaHSO4)

Explanation

An acid salt still contains replaceable hydrogen from its parent acid. NaHSO4 has one of the two hydrogens of H2SO4 left.