Why is aqueous solution of sodium cyanide is basic?
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Sodium cyanide solution in water is a strong base; it reacts violently with acid and is corrosive.
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Sodium Cyanide is a salt made from a strong base, NaOH (sodium hydroxide), and a weak acid HCN (hydrogen cyanide). As a result, the basicity of NaOH is not completely neutralised and makes it a basic salt. Therefore, its aqueous solution is also basic.
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