Salts of weak bases react with strong acids to give a/an

Correct answer: B. Acidic solution

  • A. Basic solution
  • B. Acidic solution
  • C. Neutral solution
  • D. None

Explanation

A salt derived from strong acid and weak base will dissolve in water to give a solution which is acidic due to anionic hydrolysis (or) A salt derived from strong acid and weak base will give acidic solution because in such solution [H3O+][H3O+] concentration will be more than [OH−]

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Acid and base behaviour is explained through the Bronsted-Lowry transfer of protons and the Lewis donation or acceptance of electron pairs. The topic includes pH, pOH, ionisation and water equilibrium, plus salt formation and hydrolysis, where a salt solution may become acidic, basic or neutral.

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