Which statement is correct about the pH of a 0.100M solution of KC2H3O2? a. The cation is acidic, the anion is basic, and the salt is overall basic. b. The cation is acidic, the anion is basic, and the salt is overall neutral. c. The cation is neutral, the anion is neutral, and the salt is overall neutral. d. The cation is neutral, the anion is basic, and the salt is overall basic. e. The cation is neutral, the anion is acidic, and the salt is overall acidic.

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Which statement is correct about the pH of a 0.100M solution of KC2H3O2?

a.
The cation is acidic, the anion is basic, and the salt is overall basic.

b.
The cation is acidic, the anion is basic, and the salt is overall neutral.

c.
The cation is neutral, the anion is neutral, and the salt is overall neutral.

d.
The cation is neutral, the anion is basic, and the salt is overall basic.

e.
The cation is neutral, the anion is acidic, and the salt is overall acidic.

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