The spectator ions in the hydrolysis of (NH4)2CO3:
A
NH+4,H+,OH−
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B
NH+4,CO2−3,H+,OH−
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C
CO2−3,H+,OH−
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D
No spectator ions
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Solution
The correct option is D No spectator ions (NH4)2CO3 is a salt of weak acid and a weak base. Both cation and anions will undergo hydrolysis and hence no spectator ions.