When CH3COONa is added to an aqueous solution of CH3COOH:
the pH of the solution decreases
the pH of the solution remains unaltered
the pH of the solution increases
an acidic salt is produced
A
the pH of the solution decreases
B
an acidic salt is produced
C
the pH of the solution increases
D
the pH of the solution remains unaltered
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CH3COOH⇋CH3COO−+H+
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