Q. An aqueous solution of sodium carbonate is alkaline because sodium carbonate is a salt of
A) Weak acid and weak base
B) Strong acid and weak base
C) Weak acid and strong base
D) Strong acid and strong base
Explanation
(c)
$Na_{2}CO_{3} + 2H_{2}O \rightleftharpoons 2NaOH + H_{2}CO_{3}$. It is a salt of strong base and weak acid, so it is basic
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