Which of the following salts will produce a basic solution? A)Mg(ClO₄)₂ B)RbBr C)Na₂SO₃ D)NH₄NO₃ E)KNO₃

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Na2SO3 is a salt of a weak base (sodium hydroxide) and a strong acid (sulfuric acid). When it dissolves in water, it hydrolyzes to produce hydroxide ions, which make the solution basic. The other salts listed do not contain a cation that is capable of hydrolyzing to produce hydroxide ions, so they will not produce a basic solution.

Which of the Following Salts Will Produce a Basic Solution