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

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

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answered Jan 8, 2018 by Rohit Singh (61,782 points) 35 133 358
edited Jan 25, 2018 by Vikash Kumar
 
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Ammonium chloride (NH4Cl) is the salt of a strong acid, hydrochloric acid (HCl), and a weak base ammonium hydroxide (NH4OH), so an aqueous solution of ammonium chloride is acidic in nature.

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