What Is the Value of K_b for the Cyanide Anion

question 78

Multiple Choice

What is the value of K_b for the cyanide anion, CN^-? K_a(HCN) = 6.2 × 10^-10

• A) 1.6 × 10^-4
• B) 1.6 × 10^-5
• C) 3.8 × 10^-4
• D) 3.8 × 10^-5
• E) 6.2 × 10⁴

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