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Q · Acids, Bases and SaltsMedium · 45s
Which is a basic salt?
TopicAcids, Bases and Salts
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Sodium acetate, being the salt of a strong base (NaOH) and a weak acid (acetic acid), is basic in nature.
Final Answer: Option B - Sodium acetate