Which One of These Salts Will Form a Basic Solution

question 120

Multiple Choice

Which one of these salts will form a basic solution upon dissolving in water

• A) NaCl
• B) NaNO₂
• C) NH₄NO₃
• D) KBr
• E) AlCl₃

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