Common salt (NaCl) is a neutral salt because it is formed from: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Common salt (NaCl) is a neutral salt because it is formed from:
A. Strong acid and strong base
B. Weak acid and strong base
C. Strong acid and weak base
D. Weak acid and weak base
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
NaCl is the product of neutralization of HCl (strong acid) and NaOH (strong base). Neither ion hydrolyses appreciably, so the solution remains neutral (pH=7). Salts of strong acid + weak base are acidic (NH₄Cl), weak acid + strong base are basic (CH₃COONa).

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