When ammonium cyanide (NH4CN) salt is dissolved in water the solution will be:
Correct answer: C. Basic
- A. Neutral
- B. Acidic
- C. Basic
- D. Both acidic and basic
Explanation
A solution of NH4CN is alkaline because CN− is more strong (conjugate base) than NH4+ (which is conjugate acid).
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