If pH of solution X is 6 and pH of solution Y is 13.What is formed when X and Y are reacted with each other?
A
Acidic salt
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B
Neutral salt
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C
Basic salt
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D
Amphoteric salt
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Solution
The correct option is C Basic salt X is a weak acid (as pH is close to 7). Y is strong base (as pH is close to 14). Thus, when strong base and weak acid react, a basic salt is formed.