Which statement below is true regarding the salt, sodium benzoate NaC7H5O2, a food preservative?
A) Sodium benzoate is a neutral salt derived from the parent strong acid HC7H5O2 and strong base NaOH.
B) Sodium benzoate is an acidic salt derived from the parent strong acid HC7H5O2 and weak base NaOH.
C) Sodium benzoate is an acidic salt derived from the parent weak acid HC7H5O2 and strong base NaOH.
D) Sodium benzoate is a basic salt derived from the parent weak acid HC7H5O2 and strong base NaOH.
E) Sodium benzoate is a basic salt derived from the parent strong acid HC7H5O2 and weak base NaOH.
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