Cyanide
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Formula | CN− |
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Molar mass | 26. 02 g/mol |
26.02 g/mol | |
Conjugate acid | Hydrogen cyanide |
ChemSpider ID | 5755 |
PubChem CID | 5975 |
3d model jsmol | Interactive image |
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ID | 1137266 |
About Cyanide
A cyanide is a chemical compound that contains the group C≡N. This group, known as the cyano group, consists of a carbon atom triple-bonded to a nitrogen atom. In inorganic cyanides, the cyanide group is present as the anion CN⁻. Soluble salts such as sodium cyanide and potassium cyanide are highly toxic.