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Thehydrolysis of NH\(_4\)CI gives

The hydrolysis of NH\(_4\)CI gives
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  • A An acidic solution
  • B An alkaline solution
  • C A buffer solution
  • D A neutral solution
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
When you dissolve ammonium chloride crystals in water (H\(_2\)O), the ammonium chloride compound decomposes into its component ions: NH\(_4 ^+\) and Cl\(^-\). The reaction of these ions with water gives an acidic solution.

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