Question

Aqueous solutions of salts are either acidic, basic or neutral. A few common salts are listed as :

l. Silver chloride

Il. Ammonium sulphate

lll. Sodium nitrate

lV. Sodium phosphate

V. Sodium acetate Which of the following correcfly matches the given salts with the nature of their aqueous solutions?

Answer 1

Correct option (B)

Explanation:

Silver chloride (salt of weak base and strong acid) - Acidic

Ammonium sulphate (salt of weak base and strong acid) - Acidic

Sodium nitrate ( Salt of strong acid and strong base) - Neutral

Sodium phosphate ( Salt of strong base and weak acid) - Basic

Sodium acetate - ( Salt of strong base and weak acid) - Basic