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What is the difference between the chemical nature of an aqueous solution of hydrogen chloride and an aqueous solution of ammonia?
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Solution
Aqueous solution is acidic in nature due to presence of hydrogen ion.
Aqueous solution of ammonia is weakly basic in nature due to presence of hydroxylion.
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