Multiple choice

Which of the following is TRUE for basic salts? (i) Formed by partial replacement of hydroxyl groups (ii) Formed by complete replacement of hydroxyl groups (iii) Formed by incomplete neutralisation of a base (iv) Formed by complete neutralisation of a base

  1. (i) or (iv)

  2. (i) or (iii)

  3. (ii) or (iv)

  4. (ii) or (iii)
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Salts formed by the partial replacement of hydroxyl groups or incomplete neutralisation of a base are known as basic salts.

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