Which one of the following salts,when dissolved in water,produces the solution with the most basic pH?
A)RbI
B)RbBr
C)RbCl
D)RbF

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RbF is the most basic out of the given options as it is a salt of a strong base (RbOH) and a weak acid (HF). In solution, the F- ion will react with water to form HF and OH- ions, increasing the concentration of hydroxide ions and giving the solution a more basic pH.

Which One of the Following Salts,when Dissolved in Water,produces the Solution