An aqueous solution of 0.1 M $N H_{4} C l$ will have a pH closer to:

9.1

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8.1

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7.1

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5.1

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Solution

The correct option is D 5.1
Ammonium chloride is a salt of strong acid HCl and weak base $N H_{4} O H$ . In aqueous solution, ammonium chloride hydrolyzes to form acidic solution. Thus, its pH will be less than 7.

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