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Does hydrocyanic acid melt skin

Updated: 12/22/2022
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No, but it is extremely toxic.

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What is the conjugate base of hydrocyanic acid?

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What is Hydro Cyanide?

Hydrocyanic acid, or hydrogen cyanide is a chemical compound with the formula HCN. It is a gas and a weak acid. HCN and it's salts including sodium cyanide (NaCN) and potassium cyanide (KCN) are extremely toxic.


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