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Hydrolysis of Salts

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Maharashtra State Board: Class 12

Definition: Hydrolysis

The reaction of an anion or cation of a salt with water that produces an acidic or basic solution is called hydrolysis.

Maharashtra State Board: Class 12

Key Points: Hydrolysis of Salts

Salt Hydrolysis Solution Nature Example
Strong acid + strong base Does not hydrolyse Neutral (pH = 7)

NaCl, KNO3, NaSO4

Strong acid + weak base Cation hydrolyses Acidic

NH4Cl, NH4NO3, (NH4)2SO4

Weak acid + strong base Anion hydrolyses Basic

CH3COONa, KCN, Na2SO3

Weak acid + weak base Both hydrolyse Depends: acidic if Ka > Kb; basic if Ka < Kb; neutral if Ka = Kb

CH3COONH4, NH4CN, (NH4)2CO3

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