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Why is an aqueous solution of ammonium chloride acidic in nature |
| Answer» NH4Cl is a salt of strong acid and weak base. Cl- being a weak base will not hydrolyze in water.So when NH4Cl will dissolve in water following equilibrium takes place:NH4+ + H2O ↔ NH4OH + H+The solution will be acidic because of presence of H+ ions in solution.On the other hand CH3COONa is a salt of weak acid and strong base.The equilibrium will be as follows:CH3COO- + H2O ↔ CH3COOH + OH-The solution will be basic because of presence of OH-. | |