MCQ : Which one is a normal salt ?

Question

 Which one is a normal salt?

1. Na₂SO₄
2. NaHSO₄
3. NaHCO₃
4. Pb(OH)Cl

Answer

Na₂SO₄

Explanation

Na₂SO₄ (sodium sulfate) is a normal salt because it is derived from a strong base (NaOH) and a strong acid (H₂SO₄) and does not have acidic or basic properties. The other compounds are either acidic or basic salts. NaHSO₄ (sodium bisulfate) and NaHCO₃ (sodium bicarbonate) are acidic salts because they are derived from a weak base (NaHCO₃) and a strong acid (H₂SO₄) or a weak acid (H₂CO₃) and a strong base (NaOH), respectively. Pb(OH)Cl (lead(II) hydroxychloride) is a basic salt because it is derived from a strong base (NaOH) and a weak acid (HCl).