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`NH_(4)CN` is a salt of weak acid HCN `(K_(a)=6.2xx10^(10))` and a weak base `NH_(4)OH(K_(b)=1.8xx10^(-5))`. A one molar solution of `NH_(4)CN` will be

A

Neutral

B

Strongly acidic

C

Strongly basic

D

Weakly basic

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The correct Answer is:
D
`K_(b)gtK_(a)`
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