JAMB Chemistry 2009 Question 20

Question 20

Acids, Bases and Salts

The salt formed from a reaction between citric acid and sodium hydroxide in solution will be

  1. A.acidic
  2. B.basic
  3. C.complex
  4. D.neutral
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (basic)

Explanation

A weak acid with a strong base gives a salt that hydrolyses to make the solution slightly alkaline.