Question

The $pH$ of aqueous ammonium chloride solution is:

• A. less than 7
• B. equal to 7
• C. greater than 7
• D. greater than or equal to 7

Answer 1

The correct option is A less than 7

Ammonium chloride $\left(N{H}_{4}Cl\right)$ is a salt of strong acid $HCl$ and weak base (ammonia). Such salts are acidic in nature with $pH$ less than $7$.