MHT CET Chemistry Question (2026) — Solution

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Salts of strong acids and strong bases do not undergo hydrolysis because their constituent ions do not react with water to produce H^+ or OH^- ions. Ammonium nitrate is a salt of a weak base (NH_4OH) and a strong acid (HNO_3), so it undergoes cationic hydrolysis. Sodium acetate is a salt of a strong base (NaOH) and a weak acid (CH_3COOH), so it undergoes anionic hydrolysis. Ammonium cyanide is a salt of a weak base (NH_4OH) and a weak acid (HCN), so it undergoes both cationic and anionic hydrolysis. Sodium nitrate is a salt of a strong base (NaOH) and a strong acid (HNO_3). Therefore, it does not undergo hydrolysis.