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Q · Acids, Bases and SaltsMedium · 45s
Which of these is not an example of a salt?
TopicAcids, Bases and Salts
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Sodium hydroxide is a base, not a salt. The others are salts formed by neutralisation.
Final Answer: Option C — Sodium hydroxide