Why is HCN soluble in water
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HCN (hydrogen cyanide) is soluble in water because of its polar nature. The hydrogen atom in HCN has a partial positive charge, while the carbon and nitrogen atoms have partial negative charges. When HCN is added to water, the polar water molecules surround and interact with the polar HCN molecules, causing them to dissolve and form a solution. This process is facilitated by hydrogen bonding between the water molecules and the HCN molecules.