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Question

A solution of ammonium cyanide is

A

Acidic in nature

B

Alkaline in nature

C

Neutral in nature

D

Amphoteric in nature

Answer

Alkaline in nature

Explanation

Solution

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⁺.