Which One of These Salts Will Form a Basic Solution

question 116

Multiple Choice

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

• A) NaCl
• B) KCN
• C) NaNO₃
• D) NH₄NO₃
• E) FeCl₃

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