Choose the Br∅nsted-Lowry Acids and Bases in the Following Equation

question 20

Multiple Choice

Choose the Br∅nsted-Lowry acids and bases in the following equation: HCN + OH- ⇌ H₂O + CN-

• A) acids HCN, CN- bases OH-, H₂O
• B) acids CN-, OH- bases HCN, H₂O
• C) acids HCN, H₂O bases OH-, CN-
• D) acids OH-, H₂O bases CN-, HCN
• E) acids HCN, OH- bases H₂O, CN-

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