7.76. Assertion: The pH of NH4Cl solution in water is less than 7.

Reason: Ammonium hydroxide is a weak acid and remains almost unionised in solution.

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(c) Ammonium hydroxide is a weak base (Kb = 1.77 * 10–5) and not a weak acid. Therefore, it remains almost unionised in solution. This results in increased of H+ ion concentration in solution making the solution acidic. Thus, the pH ofNH4Cl solution in water is less than 7.

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