Question

Which of the following salts does not show is correct nature mentioned against it?

• A. KBr solution – Neutral
• B. NaCN solution – Acidic
• C. $0.1$solution– acidic
• D. KF solution – Basic

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

NaCN solution – Acidic

Answer 2

: NaCN solution is basic in nature since HCN formed is a weak acid and does not hydrolyse.

$NaCN + H_{2}O$ $NaOH + HCN$

NaOH $Na^{+} + OH^{-}$ (Basic solution)