Which among the compounds of alkali metals undergo hydrolysis?

Halides

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Nitrates

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Sulphates

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Carbonates

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Solution

The correct option is C Carbonates
Alkali metal carbonates are salts of weak acids.

Hence they undergo hydrolysis in water to give basic solution.

The alkali metal halides, nitrates and sulphates are salts of strong acid with strong base.

They do not undergo hydrolysis in water.

Option D is correct.

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