Question

The pH of an aqueous solution of sodium acetate is more than $7$.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is A True

Sodium acetate

• The formula of sodium acetate is ${\mathrm{CH}}_3\mathrm{COONa}$.
• Sodium acetate is a salt of a weak acid that is acetic acid$\left({\mathrm{CH}}_3\mathrm{COOH}\right)$ and a strong base that is sodium hydroxide$\left(\mathrm{NaOH}\right)$.

the pH of an aqueous solution of Sodium acetate

• On hydrolysis, sodium acetate gives a strong base and a weak acid.
• As a result, the sodium acetate aqueous solution will be alkaline.
• So, the pH of an aqueous solution of sodium acetate is more than $7$.

Hence, the given statement is true.