**Statement 1:** The aqueous solution of CH_3COONa is alkaline in nature. **Statement 2:** Acetate ion undergoes anionic hydrolysis.

JEE Main Chemistry question

**Statement 1:** The aqueous solution of is alkaline in nature. **Statement 2:** Acetate ion undergoes anionic hydrolysis.

(A)Assertion is True, Reason is True; Reason is correct explanation for AssertionCorrect
(B)Assertion is True, Reason is True; Reason is not correct explanation for Assertion
(C)Assertion is True, Reason is False
(D)Assertion is False, Reason is True

Answer: (A)

The acetate ion hydrolyses (CH_3COO^-+H_2O\rightleftharpoons CH_3COOH+OH^-),

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