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Question
Few drops of aqueous solution of ammonium chloride are put on a universal indicator paper. The paper turns pink.
Choose the correct option.
Options
Nature Ammonium chloride is a salt of ... Range of pH acidic weak acid and strong base less than 7 Nature Ammonium chloride is a salt of ... Range of pH basic weak acid and strong base more than 7 Nature Ammonium chloride is a salt of ... Range of pH acidic strong acid and weak base less than 7 Nature Ammonium chloride is a salt of ... Range of pH basic strong acid and strong base 7
Solution
| Nature | Ammonium chloride is a salt of ... | Range of pH |
| acidic | strong acid and weak base | less than 7 |
Explanation:
Ammonium chloride is a salt of a strong acid (hydrochloric acid) and a weak base (ammonium hydroxide), its aqueous solution has an acidic pH ranging from 4.6 to 6.
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