Question
Which one is a basic salt?
- Na2SO4
- Na2HPO4
- NaCl
- 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.