When the Following Reaction Goes in the Reverse Direction (From

question 101

Multiple Choice

When the following reaction goes in the reverse direction (from products to reactants) , what is the acid? HCN(aq) + H₂O(l) ⇌ CN^-(aq) + H₃O⁺(aq)

• A)HCN
• B)H₂O
• C)CN^-
• D)H₃O⁺
• E)both CN^- and H₃O⁺

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