Which of the following salts is the most basic in aqueous solution?

Options

A. `Al(CN)_(3)`
B. `CH_(3)COOK`
C. `FeCl_(3)`
D. `Pb(CH_(3)COO)_(2)`

Answer

B

Explanation

`CH_(3)COOK` is a salt of weak acid `(CH_(3)COOH)` and strong base (KOH).
`FeCl_(3)` is a salt of weak base `[Fe(OH)_(3)]` and strong acid (HCI).
`Pb(CH_(3)COO)_(2)` is a salt of weak base `Pb(OH)_(2)` and weak acid `(CH_(3)COOH)`
`Al(CN)_(3)` is a salt of weak base `[Al(OH)_(3)]` and weak acid (HCN).