Respuesta :
KCN is a basic salt.
We can form KCN from the neutralization reaction between HCN and KOH. The chemical equation for the reaction is:
HCN(aq) + KOH(aq) ----> KCN (aq) + H2O (l)
The cyanide ion is a weak base that hydrolyzes in aqueous solution according to the chemical equation below.
CN⁻ (aq) + H₂O(l) ⇔ HCN(aq) + OH⁻(aq)
What do we know about KCN?
A substance having the chemical formula KCN is potassium cyanide. This sugar-like-looking, white, crystalline salt is very soluble in water. The main applications for KCN include electroplating, organic synthesis, and gold mining. Jewelry for chemical gilding and polishing are examples of smaller usage. A very hazardous substance is potassium cyanide. Due to hydrolysis, the wet solid produces trace quantities of hydrogen cyanide, which has an almond-like bitterness to it. The capacity to detect this, however, is a hereditary feature and not everyone has it. Potassium cyanide has been compared to lye in terms of its burning sensation and caustic, bitter taste.
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