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H-C≡N

I believe it's something along those lines.

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What is the shape of molecule of hcn?

HCN has a linear molecule.


Is HCN linear?

HCN is a linear molecule.


What is the total number of electrons that must be represented by the Lewis structure of a hydrogen cyanide molecule HCN?

8


Is CO2 HCN and 03 heteroatomic and triatomic?

Yes, CO2 and O3 are triatomic molecules. CO2 is not heteroatomic as it contains only carbon and oxygen atoms. HCN is heteroatomic as it contains hydrogen, carbon, and nitrogen atoms.


Is HCN ionic or covalent?

HCN is a covalent compound because it is composed of nonmetals (hydrogen, carbon, and nitrogen) that share electrons to form bonds. There is no transfer of electrons between different atoms in HCN.


Is HCN nonpolar covalent bond?

This molecule contains polar covalent bonds.


Why is HCN is a dipole-dipole compound?

HCN is a linear molecule and as nitrogen is the most electronegative atom a small negative charge builds on the nitrogen atom and a small positive charge on the hydrogen. This forms a dipole (dipole means two oppositely charged ends). The intermolecular forces between HCN molecules are electrostatic and are caused by the dipole on one molecule interacting with one on another molecule. This is called dipole -dipole interaction.


Is H-N polar or non polar?

The polarity of molecules is determined by their 'symmetry'. HCN is a linear molecule. H-CN. Since the -CN- ion is more electronegative than the H+ ion, the -CN side of the molecule is more negative. This gives rise to the polarity of the HCN molecule.


What is the Lewis dot structure of the chemical equation HCN?

The Lewis dot structure of HCN (hydrogen cyanide) has the hydrogen atom bonded to the carbon atom with a single bond and the carbon atom bonded to the nitrogen atom with a triple bond. Each atom has a full valence shell, with hydrogen having 2 valence electrons, carbon having 8 valence electrons, and nitrogen having 8 valence electrons.


What is the other factor in whether or not a molecule is polar?

a molecule is polar if it has a lone pair of electrons or if it's not symmetrical (bonded to different elements such as HCN)


What is the shape of the molecule HCN?

Hydrogen cyanide is a hydrogen bonded to a complex ion, cyanide (CN-). The hydrogen is single bonded to the cyanide ion, which is a carbon triple bonded to a nitrogen atom. See the link below for a good representation of this molecule.


What is Ka for HCN(aq) H plus (aq) plus CN and ndash(aq)?

HCN(aq) ==> H^+(aq) + CN^-(aq)Ka = [H+][CN-]/[HCN] and the value can be looked up in a book or on line.