Identifying Basic Solutions Without OH: Examining Salts

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The discussion focuses on identifying salts that form basic solutions when dissolved in water, specifically without the presence of hydroxide ions (OH). The salts evaluated include NaCl, (NH4)2SO4, CuSO4, K2CO3, and NH4NO3. The conclusion is that K2CO3 is the only salt among the options that produces a basic solution due to its hydrolysis, which aligns with Brønsted-Lowry theory principles. The other salts either remain neutral or form acidic solutions upon dissolution.

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How do you know when something forms a basic solution when dissolved in water if it doesn't have an OH?
This is the question I'm looking at:

Which of the following salts forms a basic solution when dissolved in water?

(A) NaCl
(B) (NH4)2SO4
(C) CuSO4
(D) K2CO3
(E) NH4NO3


Thanks ahead of time.
 
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