Equilibrium Question 869
Question: $ NH_4Cl $ is acidic, because:
Options:
A) on hydrolysis, $ NH_4Cl $ gives weak acid $ NH_4^+ $ and strong conjugate base $ Cl^- $
B) nitrogen donates a pair of electrons
C) it is a salt of weak acid and strong base
D) on hydrolysis, $ NH_4Cl $ gives weak base and strong acid
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Answer:
Correct Answer: A
Solution:
$ NH_4Cl+H_2O\rightarrow NH_4OH+HCl $ is a salt of weak base and strong acid, so solution will be acidic.
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