A solution of ammonium cyanide is

Acidic in nature

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Alkaline in nature

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Neutral in nature

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Amphoteric in nature

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Solution

The correct option is B
Alkaline in nature

A solution of $N H_{4} C N$ is alkaline because $C N^{-}$ is more strong (conjugate base) than $N H_{4}^{+}$ (which is conjugate acid). The hydrolysis $C N^{-}$ proceeds to a greater extent than that of $N H_{4}^{+}$

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