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Naming type of reactant and commenting on reaction.

Posted: Sun Feb 26, 2017 4:43 pm
by Kira_Maszewski_1B
What type of reactant is cyanide? Draw its Lewis structure and comment on how it can react. What is the hybridization of the carbon and nitrogen atoms?
I found this question in the OChem textbook. Please explain how to solve this.

Re: Naming type of reactant and commenting on reaction.

Posted: Sun Feb 26, 2017 9:10 pm
by Chem_Mod
You would probably need to know the structure (or its constituents beforehand or look it up online). The molecular formula is , with a triple bond. Judging from the small size and charge, you should be able to figure out some of its reactive properties.