An aqueous solution of a salt of a weak base and a strong acid is acidic, because of:

electrolysis

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hydrolysis

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dissociation

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none of these

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Solution

The correct option is B hydrolysis
In neutralization reaction weak base reacts with strong acid to give salt of strong acidic solution and water.
${N H}_{4} O H + H_{2} {S O}_{4} \to {({N H}_{4})}_{2} {S O}_{4} + H_{2} O$

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An aqueous solution of a salt of a weak base and a strong acid is acidic, because of:

The correct option is B hydrolysisIn neutralization reaction weak base reacts with strong acid to give salt of strong acidic solution and water.NH4OH+H2SO4→(NH4)2SO4+H2O

The correct option is B hydrolysis
In neutralization reaction weak base reacts with strong acid to give salt of strong acidic solution and water.
${N H}_{4} O H + H_{2} {S O}_{4} \to {({N H}_{4})}_{2} {S O}_{4} + H_{2} O$