$A$ salt $'X'$ is soluble in water and has a $pH = 7$. However,the resulting solution exhibits alkaline properties. Then the salt is formed from -

  • A
    Strong acid and strong base
  • B
    Strong acid and weak base
  • C
    Weak acid and weak base
  • D
    Weak acid and strong base

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