Given below are two statements : Statement (I) : Aqueous solution of ammonium carbonate is basic. St — JEE Mains Chemistry Past Papers Chemistry Question
Question
Given below are two statements : Statement (I) : Aqueous solution of ammonium carbonate is basic. Statement (II) : Acidic/basic nature of salt solution of a salt of weak acid and weak base depends on Ka and Kb value of acid and the base forming it. In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below : (A) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct (B) Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect (C) Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect (D) Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct
💡 Solution & Explanation
Aqueous solution of (NH4)2CO3is Basic pH of salt of weak acid and weak base depends on Ka and Kb value of acid and the base forming it