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  4. Give reason for the statement that the pH of an aqueous solution of sodium acetate is more than seven.

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Q. Give reason for the statement that the pH of an aqueous solution of sodium acetate is more than seven.

IIT JEEIIT JEE 1982Equilibrium

Solution:

Sodium acetate $(CH_3COONa)$ is a basic salt (salt of strong base and weak acid) therefore, its aqueous solution has $pH > 7$.