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MHT CET · Chemistry · Ionic Equilibrium

Which among the following salts turns red litmus blue in its aqueous solution?

  1. A \(\mathrm{CH}_3 \mathrm{COONa}\)
  2. B \(\mathrm{CuCl}_2\)
  3. C KCl
  4. D KCl
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(A) \(\mathrm{CH}_3 \mathrm{COONa}\)

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\(\mathrm{CH}_3 \mathrm{COONa}\) is a salt of a strong base (\(\mathrm{NaOH}\)) and a weak acid (\(\mathrm{CH}_3 \mathrm{COOH}\)). Its aqueous solution is basic, turning red litmus blue.