NEET 2026
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NEET 2026 · Chemistry · Chapter
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 ?
Options
- A
- B
- C
- D
Correct answer
C.
Step-by-step solution
A solution with is basic, which is formed by the hydrolysis of a salt derived from a weak acid and a strong base.
is a salt of a strong acid () and a weak base (). Its aqueous solution is acidic, so .
is a salt of a strong acid () and a strong base (). Its aqueous solution is neutral, so .
is a salt of a weak acid () and a strong base (). The acetate ion undergoes anionic hydrolysis to produce ions, making the solution basic, so .
is a salt of a strong acid () and a strong base (). Its aqueous solution is neutral, so .
Answer:
is a salt of a strong acid () and a weak base (). Its aqueous solution is acidic, so .
is a salt of a strong acid () and a strong base (). Its aqueous solution is neutral, so .
is a salt of a weak acid () and a strong base (). The acetate ion undergoes anionic hydrolysis to produce ions, making the solution basic, so .
is a salt of a strong acid () and a strong base (). Its aqueous solution is neutral, so .
Answer: