Which of the following salts forms an acidic solution when dissolved in water? A) LiF B) K₃PO₄ C) NH₄ClO₄ D) NaOCl E) NaNO₃

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When NH4Cl is dissolved in water, it undergoes hydrolysis, in which the ammonium ion acts as a weak acid and donates a proton to water molecules, producing positively charged hydronium ions (H3O+) and negatively charged chloride ions (Cl-). Therefore, the solution becomes acidic. The other salts in the options dissociate into cations and anions that do not affect the pH of the solution significantly when dissolved in water.

Which of the Following Salts Forms an Acidic Solution When