A salt 'X' is dissolved in water of pH=7. The salt is made resulting solution becomes alkaline in nature. The salt is made up of ________________
A
A strong acid and strong base
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B
A strong acid and weak base
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C
A weak acid and weak base
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D
A weak acid and strong base
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Solution
The correct option is D A weak acid and strong base A salt of strong base with weak acid undergoes anionic hydrolysis to give basic solution. Option B is correct.