Question

why is cyanide ion negative even though c+4,-4 & n-3,+5​

Answer 1

Answer:

the case of the cyanide ion, there is a full negative charge on the carbon, as well as a lone pair of electrons. Note: There is a lone pair on the nitrogen atom as well, but this isn't shown to avoid confusion. ... The combination of the lone pair and the negative charge makes the carbon end of the ion the nucleophile.

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Answer 2

Explanation:

carbon makes 3 bonds with nitrogen. now carbon needs more electron to complete it's octet. So the cyanide has a negative ion