Which of the following during hydrolysis gives an acidic solution in water?
A
KNO3
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B
NH4Cl
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C
(NH4)2CO3
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D
KCl
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Solution
The correct option is CNH4Cl In the aqueous solution of NH4Cl,NH+4 ion undergoes hydrolysis forming NH4OH and HCl. Since HCl is a strong acid, the solution is acidic in nature.