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Which of the following is not an acidic salt?

A

`CuSO_4`

B

`Na_2 CO_3`

C

`ZnSO_4`

D

`NH_4 NO_3`

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To determine which of the following salts is not an acidic salt, we first need to understand what acidic salts are. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Definition of Acidic Salt**: - An acidic salt is formed from a strong acid and a weak base. 2. **Identify the Options**: - We need to analyze the given salts to determine if they are acidic salts or not. 3. **Examine Each Salt**: - **Option A: CuSO4 (Copper Sulfate)** - Formed from sulfuric acid (H2SO4 - strong acid) and copper hydroxide (Cu(OH)2 - weak base). - Conclusion: CuSO4 is an acidic salt. - **Option B: Na2CO3 (Sodium Carbonate)** - Formed from carbonic acid (H2CO3 - weak acid) and sodium hydroxide (NaOH - strong base). - Conclusion: Na2CO3 is a basic salt, not an acidic salt. - **Option C: ZnSO4 (Zinc Sulfate)** - Formed from sulfuric acid (H2SO4 - strong acid) and zinc hydroxide (Zn(OH)2 - weak base). - Conclusion: ZnSO4 is an acidic salt. - **Option D: NH4NO3 (Ammonium Nitrate)** - Formed from nitric acid (HNO3 - strong acid) and ammonium hydroxide (NH4OH - weak base). - Conclusion: NH4NO3 is an acidic salt. 4. **Final Conclusion**: - The only salt that is not an acidic salt among the options is **Na2CO3** (Sodium Carbonate). ### Answer: **Na2CO3 is not an acidic salt.**
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