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Why is sodium carbonate a basic salt?

A

sodium carbonate is a strong base

B

sodium carbonate is a salt of strong acid and weak base

C

`NaOH + H_(2) CO_(3) to Na_(2) CO_(3) + 2H_(2) O`

D

Both (b) and ( c)

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