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In which of the following, dissociation of `NH_(4)OH` will be minimum?

A

NaOH

B

`H_(2)O`

C

`NH_(4)Cl`

D

NaCl

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To determine in which of the following options the dissociation of `NH4OH` (ammonium hydroxide) will be minimum, we need to analyze the common ion effect. The common ion effect states that the dissociation of a weak electrolyte is suppressed when a strong electrolyte that shares a common ion is added to the solution. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Options**: The options given are: - (1) Sodium Hydroxide (NaOH) - (2) Water (H2O) - (3) Ammonium Chloride (NH4Cl) - (4) Sodium Chloride (NaCl) 2. **Understand the Dissociation of NH4OH**: - Ammonium hydroxide dissociates in water as follows: \[ NH_4OH \rightleftharpoons NH_4^+ + OH^- \] 3. **Analyze Each Option**: - **Sodium Hydroxide (NaOH)**: When NaOH is added, it dissociates completely to give Na+ and OH-. The increase in OH- concentration will shift the equilibrium to the left, but it does not introduce a common ion with NH4OH. - **Water (H2O)**: Adding water does not affect the dissociation of NH4OH as it does not introduce any ions. - **Ammonium Chloride (NH4Cl)**: NH4Cl dissociates to give NH4+ and Cl-. The presence of NH4+ (a common ion) will suppress the dissociation of NH4OH due to the common ion effect. - **Sodium Chloride (NaCl)**: NaCl dissociates into Na+ and Cl-. Neither of these ions is a common ion with NH4OH, so it will not significantly affect its dissociation. 4. **Conclusion**: Among the options, the addition of **Ammonium Chloride (NH4Cl)** introduces a common ion (NH4+), which will minimize the dissociation of NH4OH due to the common ion effect. ### Final Answer: The dissociation of `NH4OH` will be minimum in the presence of **Ammonium Chloride (NH4Cl)**.

To determine in which of the following options the dissociation of `NH4OH` (ammonium hydroxide) will be minimum, we need to analyze the common ion effect. The common ion effect states that the dissociation of a weak electrolyte is suppressed when a strong electrolyte that shares a common ion is added to the solution. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Options**: The options given are: - (1) Sodium Hydroxide (NaOH) - (2) Water (H2O) - (3) Ammonium Chloride (NH4Cl) ...
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