What is the nature of salt formed when acetic acid reacts with sodium hydroxide?
A
Cannot be determined
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B
Acidic
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C
Neutral
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D
Basic
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Solution
The correct option is D Basic
When a strong acid reacts with a weak base, acidic salt is formed.
When a weak acid reacts with a strong base, basic salt is formed.
Neutral salts will be formed when a strong acid reacts with a strong base.
In the given reaction, CH3COOH(aq)+NaOH(aq)→CH3COONa(aq)+H2O(l)
i.e.Weak acid+Strong base→Basic salt+Water
Therefore the salt formed is basic in nature.