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.