The Ka of NH4+ is 5.6 × 10−10. The Kb of CN− is 2 × 10−5. The pH of a salt solution of NH4CN would be:
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The Ka of NH4+ is 5.6 x 10-10. The Kb of CN- is 2 x 10-5. The pH of a salt solution of NH4CN would be:
Greater than 7 because CN− is a stronger base than NH4+ is an acid
Less than 7 because CN− is a stronger base than NH4+ is an acid.
Greater than 7 because NH4+ is a stronger acid than CN− is a base.
Less than 7 because NH4+ is a stronger acid than CN− is a base.
