What Is the Value of K_b for CN^-, Which Can

question 92

Multiple Choice

What is the value of K_b for CN^-, which can accept a proton and act as a base? The K_a for HCN is 6.20 × 10⁻¹⁰.

• A) 6.20 × 10⁻¹⁰
• B) 2.60 × 10⁻⁵
• C) 1.16 × 10⁻⁵
• D) 6.11 × 10⁻⁵
• E) 1.61 × 10⁻⁵

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