NEETChemistryp Block Elements (Group 15, 16, 17 & 18)
When hydrochloric acid (HCl) reacts with ammonia (NH 3 ), what is the product formed?
Options
- AHydrogen gas (H 2 )
- BAmmonium chloride (NH 4 Cl)
- CWater (H 2 O)
- DSodium chloride (NaCl)
Correct answer
B. Ammonium chloride (NH 4 Cl)
Step-by-step solution
When hydrochloric acid (HCl) reacts with ammonia (NH 3 ), the product formed is ammonium chloride (NH 4 Cl).