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A lab technician made a salt using a strong acid and a weak base. According to you what should be the nature of the salt formed?

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Can't be determined
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Basic and pH more than 7
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Acidic and pH less than 7
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Neutral and pH equal to 7
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Solution

The correct option is C Acidic and pH less than 7
- A salt made from a weak acid and strong base is basic in nature and has pH more than 7. For example: sodium acetate.

- A salt made from a strong acid and strong base is neutral in nature and has pH equal to 7. For exampe: sodium chloride.

- A salt made from a strong acid and weak base is acidic in nature and has pH less than 7. For example: ammonium chloride.

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