An acidic salt is formed by the reaction between:

a strong base and a weak acid.

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a strong acid and a weak base.

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a strong acid and a strong base.

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a weak acid and a weak base.

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Solution

The correct option is B a strong acid and a weak base.
The reaction between an acid and a base to produce salt and water is known as neutralisation reaction.

An acidic salt is formed by the neutralisation reaction between a strong acid and a weak base. Due to this, the pH of the aqueous solution of an acidic salt is less than 7.

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