Study the following table and select the correct option:

In chemistry, the nature of a salt depends on the strength of the parent acid and base. (A) $NaCl$ is formed from a strong acid ($HCl$) and a strong base ($NaOH$), making it neutral, not basic. (B) $Na_2CO_3$ is formed from a weak acid ($H_2CO_3$) and a strong base ($NaOH$), making it basic, not neutral. (C) $Na_2SO_4$ is formed from a strong acid ($H_2SO_4$) and a strong base ($NaOH$), making it neutral, not acidic. (D) $CH_3COONa$ is formed from a weak acid ($CH_3COOH$) and a strong base ($NaOH$); since the base is strong, the resulting salt is basic in nature.