Consider the Salt Pyridinium Acetate, [(C₅H₅NH⁺)(C₂H₃O₂^{1 -} )]

Multiple Choice

Consider the salt pyridinium acetate, [(C₅H₅NH⁺) (C₂H₃O₂^{1 -} ) ],
That is derived from a combination of a weak acid , HC₂H₃O₂, and a weak base , C₅H₅N,
As shown below.
C₅H₅N + HC₂H₃O₂→[(C₅H₅NH⁺) (C₂H₃O₂^{1 -} ) ] K _b(C₅H₅N) = 1.7×10 ^{- 9} and K _a(HC₂H₃O₂) = 1.8×10 ^{- 5} Which statement listed below is true?

A) This salt is neutral when dissolved in water.
B) This salt is acidic when dissolved in water.
C) This salt is basic when dissolved in water.
D) This salt can be either acidic or neutral depending upon its concentration in water.
E) This salt can be either basic or neutral depending upon its concentration in water.