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NaCN forms a basic solution when dissolved in water. Write the net ionic equation for the...

NaCN forms a basic solution when dissolved in water. Write the net ionic equation for the reaction that supports this statement. (Write the reaction involving the basic species)
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NaCN when dissolved in water produces strong base NaOH and weak acid HCN so the resulting solution is basic.

The balanced equation is as follows

NaCN+H2O----> NaOH+HCN

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