Addition of CH3COONa in water gives

Correct answer: C. Basic solution

  • A. Standard solution
  • B. Buffer solution
  • C. Basic solution
  • D. Acidic solution

Explanation

When CH3COONa (sodium acetate) dissolves in water, it dissociates into CH3COO- and Na+. The acetate ion (CH3COO-) undergoes hydrolysis with water, forming acetic acid (CH3COOH) and hydroxide ions (OH-), thus increasing the concentration of OH- and making the solution basic. Therefore, the correct answer is 'Basic solution.' The other options are incorrect: 'Standard solution' and 'Buffer solution' do not describe the nature of the solution formed, and 'Acidic solution' is incorrect because the formation of OH- results in a basic solution.

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