Which of the following salts forms an acidic aqueous solution? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which of the following salts forms an acidic aqueous solution?
A. Sodium carbonate
B. Potassium nitrate
C. Ammonium chloride
D. Sodium acetate
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
NH₄Cl is from strong acid (HCl) and weak base (NH₄OH). It hydrolyzes: NH₄⁺ + H₂O ⇌ NH₄OH + H⁺, making solution acidic (pH

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