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Which salt undergoes hydrolysis?...

Which salt undergoes hydrolysis?

A

`KCI`

B

`NaNO_(3)`

C

`CaSO_(4)`

D

`HCOONH_(4)`

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To determine which salt undergoes hydrolysis, we need to analyze the nature of the acids and bases from which the salts are derived. Hydrolysis occurs when a salt is formed from a weak acid or a weak base. Let's evaluate each option step by step. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Hydrolysis**: - Hydrolysis is a reaction of a salt with water, resulting in the formation of an acid and a base. It typically occurs when at least one of the components (acid or base) is weak. 2. **Analyzing the Options**: - **Option A: KCl** - KCl is derived from KOH (a strong base) and HCl (a strong acid). - Since both the acid and base are strong, KCl will not undergo hydrolysis. - **Option B: NaNO3** - NaNO3 is derived from NaOH (a strong base) and HNO3 (a strong acid). - Similar to KCl, both components are strong, so NaNO3 will not undergo hydrolysis. - **Option C: CaSO4** - CaSO4 is derived from Ca(OH)2 (a strong base) and H2SO4 (a strong acid). - Again, both components are strong, indicating that CaSO4 will not undergo hydrolysis. - **Option D: HCOONH4 (Ammonium formate)** - HCOONH4 is derived from HCOOH (formic acid, a weak acid) and NH3 (ammonia, a weak base). - Since both the acid and base are weak, HCOONH4 will undergo hydrolysis. 3. **Conclusion**: - The only salt that undergoes hydrolysis among the given options is **HCOONH4** (Option D). ### Final Answer: **HCOONH4 (Option D) undergoes hydrolysis.** ---

To determine which salt undergoes hydrolysis, we need to analyze the nature of the acids and bases from which the salts are derived. Hydrolysis occurs when a salt is formed from a weak acid or a weak base. Let's evaluate each option step by step. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Hydrolysis**: - Hydrolysis is a reaction of a salt with water, resulting in the formation of an acid and a base. It typically occurs when at least one of the components (acid or base) is weak. 2. **Analyzing the Options**: ...
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