Which of the following is a basic salt? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which of the following is a basic salt?
A. NaNO₃
B. NaCl
C. NH₄Cl
D. CH₃COONa
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Sodium acetate (CH₃COONa) is a salt of weak acid (acetic acid) and strong base (NaOH). It hydrolyzes to produce OH⁻ ions: CH₃COO⁻ + H₂O ⇌ CH₃COOH + OH⁻, making the solution basic. NaCl (strong acid-strong base) neutral. NH₄Cl (strong acid-weak base) acidic. NaNO₃ neutral. Basic salts turn red litmus blue.

Discuss this Question (0)

No comments yet. Be the first to start the discussion!

Practice More chemistry Questions

Question #1
The main component of LPG is:
A. Ethane
B. Propane
C. Methane
D. Butane

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) primarily consists of butane (C₄H₁₀) and isobutane, with some propane. For domestic use, it is often a mix of butane and propane. Methane is the main component of CNG and natural gas, which require different storage pressures and infrastructure.

This question belongs to: Science chemistry
Question #2
Which of the following gases is responsible for the greenhouse effect?
A. Methane
B. Oxygen
C. Nitrogen
D. Argon

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Methane (CH₄) is a potent greenhouse gas, absorbing infrared radiation. Oxygen and nitrogen are diatomic and do not absorb IR. Argon is a noble gas, inert. Greenhouse gases include CO₂, CH₄, N₂O, CFCs, H₂O vapor.

This question belongs to: Science chemistry
Question #3
Which catalyst is used in the hydrogenation of vegetable oils?
A. Fe
B. Pt
C. V₂O₅
D. Ni

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Nickel (finely divided) is used as a catalyst in the hydrogenation of unsaturated vegetable oils to saturated fats (vanaspati ghee). The reaction adds H₂ across double bonds. Platinum and palladium are also hydrogenation catalysts but nickel is cheaper and industrially preferred. Fe is used in Haber process for ammonia synthesis, V₂O₅ in contact process for H₂SO₄. Catalysts provide an alternative pathway with lower activation energy.

This question belongs to: Science chemistry