Question 7
Acids, Bases and SaltsWhich of the following salts will hydrolyze in water to produce a basic solution?
- A.NaCl
- B.NH4Cl
- C.KNO3
- D.CH3COONa
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Answer: D (CH3COONa)
Explanation
Sodium ethanoate comes from a weak acid and a strong base, so its ethanoate ions react with water to give OH− ions. NH4Cl gives an acidic solution; NaCl and KNO3 are neutral.