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Given reason for the statement that the `pH` of an aqueous solution of sodium acetate is more than `7`.

Answer» Sodium acetate is a salt of strong base and weak-acid. It undergoes anionic hydrolysis and forms an alkaline solution in water, therefore `pH gt 7`.
`CH_(3)COONa +H_(2)O hArr CH_(3)COOH +NaOH`
`CH_(3)COO^(Theta) +H_(2)O hArr CH_(3)COOH +overset(Theta)OH`


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