Which of the following salts would produce a basic solution (pH higher than 7)upon being dissolved in pure, distilled water? A)NaCl B)Na₂CO₃ C)Mg(NO₃)₂ D)NH₄Cl

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Na₂CO₃ (sodium carbonate) is a salt that, when dissolved in water, hydrolyzes to form a basic solution due to the carbonate ion (CO₃²⁻) reacting with water to produce hydroxide ions (OH⁻).

Which of the Following Salts Would Produce a Basic Solution