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An aqueous solution of ammonium carbonat...

An aqueous solution of ammonium carbonate is

A

Weakly acidic

B

Weakly basic

C

Strongly acidic

D

Neither acidic nor basic

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The correct Answer is:
B
Because they give `CO_(3)^(--)` in solution .
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