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In the aqueous solution of sodium acetate the ion that undergoes hydrolysis is :
  1. CH3COO
  2. Na+ and CH3COO
  3. Na+
  4. Na

A
Na+
B
CH3COO
C
Na+ and CH3COO
D
Na
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In CH3COONa
CH3COO undergoes hydrolysis as CH3COOH is a weak acid
while Na+ does not undergo hydolysis as NaOH is strong base

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