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can salt be acidic , basic or neutral ?

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Yes it can be basic acidic or neutral depending upon the compounds. It can be understood when we study hydrolysis. For example the salt formed between weak acid and weak base can be acidic basic or neutral depending upon the relative strength of acids and bases.

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