Question

Choose the correct option regarding pH of a salt:

• A. pH of all salts is 7
• B. pH of acidic salt is less than 7
• C. pH of common salt is 4
• D. pH of basic salt is less than 7

Answer 1

The correct option is B

pH of acidic salt is less than 7

Acidic salts are formed by the reaction between strong acids and weak bases, so it's pH is less than 7.
Basic salts are formed by the reaction between strong bases and weak acids, so it's pH is more than 7.