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Explain why an aqueous solution of ammonium chloride is acidic in nature .

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Ammonium chloride `(NH_(4)Cl)` is the salt of a strong acid, hydrochloric acid (HCl), and a weak base ammonium hydroxide `(NH_(4)OH)` , so an aqueous solution of ammonium chloride is acidic in nature.
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