A solution of ammonium cyanide is :

Correct answer: B. alkaline in nature

  • A. acidic in nature
  • B. alkaline in nature
  • C. neutral in nature
  • D. amphoteric in nature

Explanation

A solution of NH4CN is alkaline because CN- is more strong conjugate base than NH4 + , conjugate acid. The hydrolysis of CN- proceeds more that of NH4+.

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