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An aqueous solution of which of the following salts will have a pH...

An aqueous solution of which of the following salts will have a pH greater than 7 at 298 K298 \text{ K}?

Options

  1. ANH4Cl\mathrm{NH_4Cl}
  2. BKNO3\mathrm{KNO_3}
  3. CCH3COOK\mathrm{CH_3COOK}
  4. DNa2SO4\mathrm{Na_2SO_4}

Correct answer

C. CH3COOK\mathrm{CH_3COOK}

Step-by-step solution

A solution with pH>7\mathrm{pH} > 7 is basic, which is formed by the hydrolysis of a salt derived from a weak acid and a strong base.

NH4Cl\mathrm{NH_4Cl} is a salt of a strong acid (HCl\mathrm{HCl}) and a weak base (NH4OH\mathrm{NH_4OH}). Its aqueous solution is acidic, so pH<7\mathrm{pH} < 7.

KNO3\mathrm{KNO_3} is a salt of a strong acid (HNO3\mathrm{HNO_3}) and a strong base (KOH\mathrm{KOH}). Its aqueous solution is neutral, so pH=7\mathrm{pH} = 7.

CH3COOK\mathrm{CH_3COOK} is a salt of a weak acid (CH3COOH\mathrm{CH_3COOH}) and a strong base (KOH\mathrm{KOH}). The acetate ion undergoes anionic hydrolysis to produce OH−\mathrm{OH^-} ions, making the solution basic, so pH>7\mathrm{pH} > 7.

Na2SO4\mathrm{Na_2SO_4} is a salt of a strong acid (H2SO4\mathrm{H_2SO_4}) and a strong base (NaOH\mathrm{NaOH}). Its aqueous solution is neutral, so pH=7\mathrm{pH} = 7.

Answer: CH3COOK\mathrm{CH_3COOK}
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