S Block Elements Question 241

Question: Which of the following salt does not get hydrolysed in water

[CPMT 2004]

Options:

A) $ KClO_4 $

B) $ NH_4Cl $

C) $ CH_3COONa $

D) None of these

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

Only salts of (weak acid + strong base) and (strong acid + weak base) get hydrolysed (i.e., show alkalinity or acidity in water). $ KClO_4 $ is a salt of strong acid and strong base therefore it does not get hydrolysed in water.