For NaC₂H₃O₂,predict whether the aqueous solution is acidic,basic or neutral and why. A)acidic because NaC₂H₃O₂ is a strong acid B)basic because NaC₂H₃O₂ is a weak base C)neutral because there is no hydrolysis D)basic because NaC₂H₃O₂ is the salt of a weak acid E)acidic because NaC₂H₃O₂ is the salt of a weak base

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The correct answer is D because NaC₂H₃O₂ is the salt of a weak acid (HC₂), which means that it can hydrolyze in water to produce hydroxide ions and form a basic solution. Therefore, the aqueous solution is basic.

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