Equilibrium Question 892
Question: $ NH_4Cl $ is acidic, because:
Options:
A) on hydrolysis, $ NH_4Cl $ gives weak base $ NH_4OH $ and strong acid $ HCl $
B) nitrogen donates a pair of electron
C) it is a salt of weak acid and strong base
D) on hydrolysis, $ NH_4Cl $ gives strong base and weak acid
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Answer:
Correct Answer: A
Solution:
$ NH_3Cl+H_2O\rightarrow NH_4OH+HCl,NH_4Cl $ is a salt of weak base and strong acid, so solution will be acidic.
