Question

What happens when ammonia is mixed with hydrochloric acid?

• A. A white precipitate formed which is soluble in excess of ammonia.
• B. A white precipitate formed which is insoluble in excess of ammonia.
• C. A brown precipitate formed which is soluble in excess of ammonia.
• D. A brown precipitate formed which is insoluble in excess of ammonia.

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B)

The correct options are
A

A white precipitate formed which is soluble in excess of ammonia.

B

A white precipitate formed which is insoluble in excess of ammonia.

The reaction of ammonia and hydrochloric acid leads to the formation of ammonium chloride.

$HCl+N{H}_3\to N{H}_{4}Cl$