Aqueous solutions of salts are either acidic, basic or neutral. A few common salts are listed as :
I. Silver chloride
II. Ammonium sulphate
III. Sodium nitrate
IV. Sodium phosphate
V. Sodium acetate
Which of the following correctly matches the given salts with the nature of their aqueous solutions ?

Options

A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D

Answer

B

Explanation

Silver chloride (salt of weak base and strong acid) - Acidic
Ammonium sulphate (salt of weak base and strong acid) - Acidic
Sodium nitrate (Salt of strong acid and strong base) - Neutral
Sodium phosphate (Salt of strong base and weak acid) - Basic
Sodium acetate - (Salt of strong base and weak acid) - Basic