NH(4)Cl is acidic, because...

`NH_(4)Cl` is acidic, because

A

On hydrolysis `NH_(4)Cl` gives weak base `NH_(4)OH` and strong acid HCl

B

Nitrogen donates a pair of electron

C

It is a salt of weak acid and strong base

D

On hydrolysis `NH_(4)Cl` gives strong base ad weak acid

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The correct Answer is:

A

`NH_(4)Cl + H_(4)O rarr NH_(4)OH + HCl`
`NH_(4)Cl` is a salt of weak base & strong acid so sodium will be acidic.

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