Which of the following salts will give highest pH in water?

1 2014 AIPMT EquilibriumSalt hydrolysis Easy
Which of the following salts will give highest pH in water?
A KCl
B NaCl
C $Na_2CO_3$
D $CuSO_4$

Detailed Solution

$Na_2CO_3$ is a salt of a strong base and a weak acid, so its solution is basic and has the highest pH.

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