Question

A basic salt that is used in daily life is:

• A. sodium acetate
• B. sodium chloride
• C. ammonium sulphate
• D. sodium carbonate

Answer 1

The correct option is D sodium carbonate

Sodium acetate is formed by the combination of strong base and weak acid and hence it is slightly basic in nature.

However sodium acetate is not used in daily life.

Sodium chloride (common salt) is neutral in nature.

Ammonium sulphate is formed by the combination of strong acid and weak base and hence it is acidic in nature.

Sodium carbonate (Washing soda) is formed by the reaction of strong base and weak acid and hence it is basic in nature and it is also used in daily life. It's common name is washing soda.

Hence, the correct answer is option (D).