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Which of the following salts forms an aqueous solution with pH < 7? Please list each...

Which of the following salts forms an aqueous solution with pH < 7?

Please list each reaction and why it's wrong or correct.

Also please write neatly, I've had a difficult time understanding the writing in some of the written solutions. I would prefer if this is typed up.

1. Na2S

2. NaCl

3. NaOH

4. NH4Cl

5. NH4OH

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NH4+ is conjugate acid of weak base NH4OH so acts as acid.Where as Cl- is conjugate ion of strong acid and doesn’t undergo any hydrolysis with water .So Cl- acts as neutral .So NH4Cl solution has pH less than 7.

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