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JEE Mains · Chemistry · STD 11 - 6.2. Equilibrium - II (icon Equilibrium)

Given below are two statements :
Statement \((I)\) : Aqueous solution of ammonium carbonate is basic.
Statement \((II)\) : Acidic/basic nature of salt solution of a salt of weak acid and weak base depends on \(\mathrm{K}_{\mathrm{a}}\) and \(K_b\) value of acid and the base forming it.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :

  1. A Both Statement \(I\) and Statement \(II\) are correct
  2. B Statement \(I\) is correct but Statement \(II\) is incorrect
  3. C Both Statement \(I\) and Statement \(II\) are incorrect
  4. D Statement \(I\) is incorrect but Statement \(II\) is correct
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(A) Both Statement \(I\) and Statement \(II\) are correct

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Aqueous solution of \(\left(\mathrm{NH}_4\right)_2 \mathrm{CO}_3\) is Basic \(\mathrm{pH}\) of salt of weak acid and weak base depends on \(\mathrm{Ka}\) and \(\mathrm{Kb}\) value of acid and the base forming it
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