What Is the Name of the Acid Formed When HCN

question 25

Multiple Choice

What is the name of the acid formed when HCN gas is dissolved in water?

• A) cyanic acid
• B) hydrocyanic acid
• C) cyanous acid
• D) hydrocyanous acid
• E) hydrogen cyanide

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