What will be the nature of the salt formed when a strong acid reacts with a weak base?

Neutral

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Basic

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Acidic

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Solution

The correct option is C Acidic
When a strong acid reacts with a weak base, the salt formed will have acidic nature. Ammonium chloride is an example of a salt formed by the reaction of hydrochloric acid (strong acid) and ammonium hydroxide (weak base).

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