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Assertion :An aqueous solution of NH4NO3 is acidic in nature. Reason: NH4NO3 in aqueous solution undergoes anionic hydrolysis.

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Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion
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Both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not the correct explanation for Assertion
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Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect
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Assertion is incorrect but Reason is correct
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The correct option is C Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect
The salt of Weak acids undergoes anionic hydrolysis and that of weak base undergoes cationic hydrolysis.
NH4NO3 is a salt of weak base and strong acid. So it will undergo cationic hydrolysis and its aqueous solution will be acidic in nature.

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