Asked by cheri

HCN is mixed with water. Which is the best
description of what you would expect to find
in the solution?
1. CN+, OH−, and water molecules
2. HCN molecules and water molecules
3. H2CN+, OH−, and water molecules
4. HCN molecules, H3O+, CN1−, and water
molecules
5. H3O+, CN−, and water molecules
6. CN−, OH−, and water molecules

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Answered by Ms. Sue
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Answered by DrBob222
The CN^- hydrolyzes because it is a stronger base than H2O.
CN^- + HOH ==> HCN + OH^-
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