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Chemical and Ionic Equilibrium: Salt hydrolysis MCQ

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Salt hydrolysisMediumQuestion 600417

Question

An aqueous solution of CH₃COONa is:
  1. A
    Acidic
  2. B
    Basic
    Correct
  3. C
    Neutral
  4. D
    Amphoteric

Correct answer

Basic

Explanation

CH₃COO⁻ + H₂O ⇌ CH₃COOH + OH⁻. The acetate ion (weak acid anion) hydrolyses to produce OH⁻ → basic solution. pH > 7.

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