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TS EAMCET · Chemistry · Ionic Equilibrium

Assertion (A) : The aqueous solution of \(\mathrm{CH}_3 \mathrm{COONa}\) is alkaline in nature. Reason (R) : Acetate ion undergoes anionic hydrolysis The correct answer is

  1. A both \((A)\) and \((R)\) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
  2. B both \((A)\) and \((R)\) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
  3. C (A) is true but (R) is not true.
  4. D (A) is not true but (R) is true.
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Answer & Solution

Correct Answer

(A) both \((A)\) and \((R)\) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).

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Detailed explanation

\[ \mathrm{CH}_3 \mathrm{COONa}+\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O} \longrightarrow \mathrm{CH}_3 \mathrm{COOH}+\mathrm{NaOH} \] The above process takes place in following steps…