One or both the ions of a salt react with water to produce acidic, basic or neutral solution. This process is called:

neutralisation

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ionisation

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saponification

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hydrolysis

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The correct option is D
hydrolysis

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One or both the ions of a salt react with water to produce acidic, basic or neutral solution. This process is called:

The correct option is D hydrolysis

The correct option is D
hydrolysis