MCQ
When solid potassium cyanide is added in water then
  • $pH$  will increase
  • B
    $pH$  will decrease
  • C
    $pH$ will remain the same
  • D
    Electrical conductivity will not change

Answer

Correct option: A.
$pH$  will increase
(a) $KCN + {H_2}O⇌KOH + HCN$.

$KOH$ is a strong base and $HCN$ is a weak acid.

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