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What is the net ionic equation?

HCN mc002-1.jpg H+ + CN–

CN– + Li+ mc002-2.jpg Li+ + CN–

H+ + OH– mc002-3.jpg H2O

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
Net ionic equation:

HCN(aq) + OH–(aq) → CN–(aq) + H2O(l)

Explanation: Li+ is a spectator ion and cancels from the full ionic equation, leaving HCN (a weak acid, kept undissociated) being deprotonated by OH– to give CN– and water.