Question

Which of the following salts undergoes anionic hydrolysis?

Options

• CuSO₄

• NH₄Cl

• AlCl₃

• K₂CO₃

Answer 1

K₂CO₃

Explanation:

Salt of strong base and weak acid undergo anionic hydrolysis.

\[\ce{K2CO3 + H2O <=> 2KOH + H2CO3}\]

\[\ce{CO^{2-}_3 + 2H2O <=> H2CO3 + 2OH- (Anion)}\]