(A) Ferrous sulfate $(FeSO_4)$ is a salt of a strong acid $(H_2SO_4)$ and a weak base $(Fe(OH)_2)$.In water,$Fe^{+2}$ ions undergo hydrolysis:$Fe^{+2}

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(A) Ferrous sulfate $(FeSO_4)$ is a salt of a strong acid $(H_2SO_4)$ and a weak base $(Fe(OH)_2)$.In water,$Fe^{+2}$ ions undergo hydrolysis:$Fe^{+2} + 2H_2O \rightleftharpoons Fe(OH)_2 + 2H^+$Due to the production of $H^+$ ions,the solution becomes acidic.

Class 11 Chemistry 6-2.Equilibrium-II (Ionic Equilibrium)Salt hydrolysis

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The aqueous solution of ferrous sulfate $(FeSO_4)$ is acidic because......

A
$Fe^{+2}$ reacts with water.
B
$SO_4^{-2}$ reacts with water.
C
$CuSO_4$ reacts with water.
D
None of these.

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Which of the following salts does not undergo hydrolysis?

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Identify the salt that undergoes hydrolysis and forms an acidic solution from the following.

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Match the column $I$ with column $II$ and mark the appropriate choice.

Column $I$ Column $II$

$A$. $CH_3COONa$ $i$. Almost neutral,$pH > 7$ or $< 7$

$B$. $NH_4Cl$ $ii$. Acidic,$pH < 7$

$C$. $NaNO_3$ $iii$. Alkaline,$pH > 7$

$D$. $CH_3COONH_4$ $iv$. Neutral,$pH = 7$

Column $I$	Column $II$
$A$. $CH_3COONa$	$i$. Almost neutral,$pH > 7$ or $< 7$
$B$. $NH_4Cl$	$ii$. Acidic,$pH < 7$
$C$. $NaNO_3$	$iii$. Alkaline,$pH > 7$
$D$. $CH_3COONH_4$	$iv$. Neutral,$pH = 7$