Question

Phosphoric acid on reacting with sodium hydroxide gives compound X. Identify X and its nature.
Sodium dihydrogenphosphate and acidic in nature
Disodium hydrogen phosphate and acidic in nature
Sodium hydrogen phosphate and acidic in nature
Data is insufficient​

Answer 1

Answer:

H3PO4 + 3NaOH → Na3PO4 + 3H2O

Phosphoric acid reacts with sodium hydroxide to produce sodium phosphate and water.

sodium phosphate is mildly acidic