Equilibrium Question 95

Question: The $ pH $ of $ 0.1M $ solution of the following salts increases in the order [IIT 1999]

Options:

A) $ NaCl\lt NH_4Cl\lt NaCN\lt HCl $

B) $ HCl\lt NH_4Cl\lt NaCl\lt NaCN $

C) $ NaCN\lt NH_4Cl\lt NaCl\lt HCl $

D) $ HCl\lt NaCl\lt NaCN\lt NH_4Cl $

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Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

$ NH_4Cl $ undergoes cationic hydrolysis hence pH is $ >7 $ because the solution due to cationic hydrolysis in acids. NaCN undergoes anionic hydrolysis hence pH is >7. HCl is strong acid and NaCl is neutral solution. Hence the pH of given solutions will increases. $ HCl<NaCl<NaCN<NH_4Cl $