Question:

Which among the following salts is NOT hydrolysed in water?

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Strong acid + strong base salt → neutral solution → no hydrolysis.
Updated On: Apr 26, 2026
  • \(\text{Na}_2\text{CO}_3\)
  • \(\text{NH}_4\text{CN}\)
  • \(\text{KNO}_3\)
  • \(\text{KCN}\)
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The Correct Option is C

Solution and Explanation

Concept:
Hydrolysis of salts depends on the nature of the parent acid and base:
  • Strong acid + Strong base → No hydrolysis
  • Strong acid + Weak base → Acidic hydrolysis
  • Weak acid + Strong base → Basic hydrolysis
  • Weak acid + Weak base → Complete hydrolysis
Step 1: Analyze each salt.
  • \(\text{Na}_2\text{CO}_3\): NaOH (strong base) + H\(_2\)CO\(_3\) (weak acid) → hydrolysis $\times$
  • \(\text{NH}_4\text{CN}\): weak base + weak acid → hydrolysis $\times$
  • \(\text{KNO}_3\): KOH (strong base) + HNO\(_3\) (strong acid) → no hydrolysis \checkmark
  • \(\text{KCN}\): strong base + weak acid → hydrolysis $\times$

Step 2: Conclusion. \[ \text{KNO}_3 \text{ does not undergo hydrolysis} \]
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