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What is the nature of the solution formed by dissolving NH4Cl in water?
ANeutral
BAcidic
CBasic
DHighly basic
✓ Correct Answer: B — Acidic
NH4Cl is a salt of a strong acid (HCl) and a weak base (NH4OH), so it undergoes hydrolysis to form an acidic solution.
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