Read the Assertion and Reason below and choose the correct option. — Ionic Equilibrium Chemistry Question

💡 Solution & Explanation

Both NaCl and $\text{CH}_3\text{COONH}_4$ form neutral solutions at $25^\circ\text{C}$ (Statement I is true). However, they are neutral for different reasons: NaCl (salt of strong acid/strong base) does not undergo hydrolysis, whereas $\text{CH}_3\text{COONH}_4$ (salt of weak acid/weak base) undergoes both cationic and anionic hydrolysis. Because $K_a(\text{CH}_3\text{COOH}) = K_b(\text{NH}_4\text{OH})$, the resulting pH is exactly 7.0. Thus, Statement II is false.