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Sodium carbonate is basic salt because it is a salt of

A

strong acid and strong base.

B

weak acid and weak base.

C

strong acid and weak base.

D

weak acid and strong base.

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D
When a strong base reacts with a weak acid, the acid is unable to fully neutralise the base. Due to this a basic salt is formed and sodium carbonate is a basic salt.
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