Which of the following salts is acidic in nature?

Sodium bicarbonate

Potassium nitrate

Ammonium chloride

Sodium chloride

Answer and Solution

C. Ammonium chloride

Ammonium chloride is acidic due to the presence of ammonium ions, derived from a weak base and a strong acid reaction.

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