The Nitrogen Atom in the Cyanide Ion,CN^-,is Surrounded By

question 57

Multiple Choice

The nitrogen atom in the cyanide ion,CN^-,is surrounded by:

• A) one single bond and three lone pairs of electrons.
• B) one double bond and one lone pair of electrons.
• C) one double bond and two lone pairs of electrons.
• D) one triple bond and one lone pair of electrons.
• E) one triple bond and no lone pairs of electrons.

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