Pick the odd member out from the list, giving reasons for your answer:
ammonia, sulphur dioxide, hydrogen chloride, carbon dioxide.

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Solution

Ammonia is the odd member in the list. The aqueous solution of ammonia is a mild base. On the other hand, the aqueous solutions of other gases are acids.

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