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Sodium carbonate solution in water is alkaline due to

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Sodium carbonate solution in water is alkaline due to

(a) hydrolysis of Na+

(b) hydrolysis of CO32-

(c) hydrolysis of both Na+ and CO32- ions

(d) None of these

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Correct answer: (b) hydrolysis of CO32-

Explanation:

Due to anionic hydrolysis

CO32- + H2O ⇌ HCO3- + OH

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