MEDIUMMCQ SINGLENEET ChemistryPhysical ChemistryIonic equilibriumSalt Hydrolysis

Which  one  of  the  following  salts  gives  an  acidic solution in water

A.CH3COONa
B.NH4Cl✓ Correct
C.NaCl
D.CH3COONH4
Explanation

4 NH Cl   is  the  salt  of  weak  base 4 NH OH and  strong acid    HCl.  The  resulting  solution  is  acidic  due  to cationic hydrolysis.

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