Chemical and Ionic Equilibrium - Result Question 56
77. Give reason for the statement that “the pH of an aqueous solution of sodium acetate is more than seven”.
(1982,1 M)
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Answer:
Correct Answer: 77. (> 7)
Solution:
- Sodium acetate $\left(\mathrm{CH}_3 \mathrm{COONa}\right)$ is a basic salt (salt of strong base and weak acid) therefore, its aqueous solution has $\mathrm{pH}>7$.
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