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Given that `K_(a)` for acetic acid as `1.8 xx 10^(-5)` and `K_(b)` for `NH_(4)OH` As `1.8 xx 10^(-5)` AT `25^(@)C`, predict the nature of aqueous solution of ammonium acetate

A

acidic

B

basic

C

Slightly acidic or basic

D

Neutral

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D
When `K_(a)=K_(b)` , the solution is neutral.
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