NEET2014ChemistryIonic EquilibriumActual
Which of the following salts will give highest p H in water?
Options
- AK C l
- BN a C l
- CN a 2 C O 3
- DC u S O 4
Correct answer
C. N a 2 C O 3
Step-by-step solution
N a 2 C O 3 is basic due to hydrolysis of C O 3 2 - ion C O 3 2 - + H 2 O ⇌ H C O 3 - + O H -