Question #124474
A solution of CH3CO2Na in water is slightly basic because
A. It is a salt of a strong acid and a weak base
B. The salt dissociates to OH-
C. The salt dissociates to give Na+ which combines with OH- from water to give
NaOH
D. The salt dissociates to CH3CO2- which is hydrolyzed by water to produce OH-
A. It is a salt of a strong acid and a weak base
B. The salt dissociates to OH-
C. The salt dissociates to give Na+ which combines with OH- from water to give
NaOH
D. The salt dissociates to CH3CO2- which is hydrolyzed by water to produce OH-
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