Question

What is a chemical reaction that shows what happens when HCN dissolves in water?

Answer 1

Answer:

H − C ≡ N + H 2 O ⇌ H 3 O + + − C ≡ N

Explanation:

Hydrogen cyanide behaves as a weak Bronsted acid:  

p K a = 9.21

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In water, cyanide salts such as  

N a + − C ≡ N

give rise to a slightly basic solution. Why so?

Answer 2

cyanide hydroxide will formed