MCQ : Which one is a basic salt?

Question

Which one is a basic salt?

1. Na₂SO₄
2. Na₂HPO₄
3. NaCl
4. Pb(OH)Cl

Answer

Pb(OH)Cl

Explanation

Pb(OH)Cl (lead(II) hydroxychloride) is a basic salt as it is derived from a strong base (NaOH) and a weak acid (HCl), resulting in an ion that has basic properties. Na2SO4 and NaCl are normal salts while Na2HPO4 is an acidic salt.