J & K CET Medical J & K - CET Medical Solved Paper-2009

  • question_answer
    Which one of the following aqueous solutions of salts has the lowest, pH value?

    A) \[C{{H}_{3}}COONa\]                    

    B)  \[NaCl\]

    C) \[N{{H}_{4}}OOCC{{H}_{3}}\]   

    D)  \[N{{H}_{4}}Cl\]

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

                    \[N{{H}_{4}}Cl\]is a salt of weak base\[(N{{H}_{4}}OH)\]and strong acid\[(HCl),\]thus undergoes cationic hydrolysis and provides H+ ions that make the solution acidic ie, pH is very less or less than 7. \[N{{H}_{4}}Cl+{{H}_{2}}O\xrightarrow{{}}N{{H}_{4}}OH+HCl\]or \[NH_{4}^{+}+{{H}_{2}}O\xrightarrow{{}}N{{H}_{4}}OH+{{H}^{+}}\]


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