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

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Give reason for the statement that the pH of an aqueous solution of sodium acetate is more than seven. (A)  (B)  (C)  (D)

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Sodium acetate (CH3COONa) is a basic salt (salt of strong base and weak acid) therefore, its aqueous solution has pH > 7.

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