Question on: JAMB Chemistry - 2009
The salt formed from a reaction between citric acid and sodium hydroxide in solution will be
A
acidic
B
basic
C
complex
D
neutral
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Correct Option: B
Citric acid is a weak acid, and sodium hydroxide is a strong base. When a weak acid reacts with a strong base, the resulting salt will produce a basic solution.
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