Which of the following salt is basic in nature?

Sodium chloride

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Sodium acetate

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Potassium nitrate

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Aluminium chloride

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Solution

The correct option is B
Sodium acetate

Sodium acetate is basic in nature. It is a salt formed by neutralization of weak acid and strong base.

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