Q.
Aqueous solution of Na2CO3 is
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a
Acidic
b
Basic
c
Neutral
d
Highly acidic
answer is B.
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Na2CO3+H2O→2Na+ + 2OH-2NaOH+H2CO3weak acidNa2CO3 undergoes anionic hydrolysis.The cation of strong base in a given salt can't undergo hydrolysisThe aqueous solution of Na2CO3 given strong base [NaOH] and hence the aqueous solution of sodium carbonate is basic in nature.
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