Which Statement Below Is True Regarding the Salt, Sodium Benzoate

Multiple Choice

Which statement below is true regarding the salt, sodium benzoate NaC₇H₅O₂, a food preservative?

A) Sodium benzoate is a neutral salt derived from the parent strong acid HC₇H₅O₂ and strong base NaOH.
B) Sodium benzoate is an acidic salt derived from the parent strong acid HC₇H₅O₂ and weak base NaOH.
C) Sodium benzoate is an acidic salt derived from the parent weak acid HC₇H₅O₂ and strong base NaOH.
D) Sodium benzoate is a basic salt derived from the parent weak acid HC₇H₅O₂ and strong base NaOH.
E) Sodium benzoate is a basic salt derived from the parent strong acid HC₇H₅O₂ and weak base NaOH.