Question

The equation between a base and an acid is $XOH+HY\to XY+H_{2}O$
Which of the following is the cation part of salt?

• A. X
• B. OH
• C. H
• D. Y

Answer 1

The correct option is A X

Salt $XY$ contains $X^{+}$ ion and $Y^{-}$ ion. $X^{+}$ (cation) comes from metal part of the base while $Y^{-}$ (anion) comes from non metal part of the acid.