Assertion (A) : Aqueous solution of `Na_2CO_3 ` show `p^(H) gt 7. `
Reason ( R ) : Salt of strong base and weak acid undergoes anionic hydrolysis.

Options

A. Both (A ) and (R ) are true and (R ) is the correct explanation of (A )
B. Both (A) and (R ) are true and (R ) is not the correct explanation of (A)
C. (A ) is true but (R ) is false
D. (A ) is false but (R ) is true

Answer

A

Explanation

`CO_3^(2-) ` undergoes hydrolysis and gives basic solution.