JEE Main On 08 April 2018 Question 2

Question: Which of the following salts is the most basic in aqueous solution? [JEE Main Online 08-04-2018]

Options:

A) $ FeC{l_3} $

B) $ \text{Pb(C}{H_3}COO{{)}_2} $

C) $ \text{Al(CN}{{)}_3} $

D) $ C{H_3}COOK $

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Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

  • $ C{H_3}\text{COOK+}{H_2}O\xrightarrow{{}}C{H_3}\text{COOH+KOH} $ (salt of weak acid and strong base) Option is most basic.