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


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The correct option is A True

Sodium acetate

  • The formula of sodium acetate is CH3COONa.
  • Sodium acetate is a salt of a weak acid that is acetic acidCH3COOH and a strong base that is sodium hydroxideNaOH.

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.


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