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The salt that gives the aqueous solution with pH less than 7, is called as____________?

Correct answer: B. Acidic salt

  • A. Basic salt
  • B. Acidic salt
  • C. Neutral salt
  • D. Amphoteric salt

Explanation

A salt is called acidic when its aqueous solution has pH less than 7, usually because it contains a conjugate acid or a cation that hydrolyses to produce excess H3O+. Students may choose neutral salt by assuming all salts formed from acid and base are neutral, but salts of strong acids and weak bases can produce acidic solutions.

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