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WBJEE · Chemistry · Ionic Equilibrium

Dissolving NaCN in de-ionised water will result in a solution having

  1. A \(\mathrm{pH} < 7\)
  2. B \(\mathrm{pH}=7\)
  3. C \(\mathrm{pOH}=7\)
  4. D \(\mathrm{pH}>7\)
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(D) \(\mathrm{pH}>7\)

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\(\because\) On dissolving NaCN in de-ionised water, following reaction takes place. \(\mathrm{CN}^{-}+\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O} \rightleftharpoons \mathrm{HCN}+\mathrm{OH}^{-}\) CN- ions come from the salt of strong base and weak acid. \(\therefore\) The solution becomes basic…