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kcn is poisonous because of the presence of free cyanide ions which combines with haemoglobin of blood and destroys it's oxygen carrying capacity.
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CuSO4 reacts with KCN to give what?
CuSO4 + KCN --->Cu(CN)2 + K2SO4
Is KCN ionic?
Yes
What is KCN base acid or neutral?
KCN is a neutral solid salt (poison) but its aqueous solution is slightly basic.
Is KCN a ionic compound?
yes
What is the pH of KCN?
KCN is a salt of strong base weak acid. Therefore its water solution will be basic. Hence, its pH will be greater than 7. ^So what is its pH?
What salt is poisonous?
Examples of poisonous salts: KCN, HgCl2, NaCN.
What would cause addition of KCN to water?
Since potassium cyanide (KCN) is highly poisonous, the addition of KCN to water might be caused by an intention to kill.
What number of mole is KCN?
The answer will depend on the quantity of KCN.
How poisonous is potassium cyanide?
Symbol KCN? Because of the presence of the CN-, and the high reactivity of K+, it is in my option that it would be HIGHLY poisonous. I would not in any way suggest ingestion...but hey, if you can find someone who has survived it...ask them
How fast KCN kills human?
KCN kills a human being in 0.5 second.
CuSO4 reacts with KCN to give what?
CuSO4 + KCN --->Cu(CN)2 + K2SO4
What is the formula for the compound that forms from potassium and cyanide?
To answer this you need a roman numeral on gold to know the charge on it. Assuming it would be (I)... the formula would be KAu(CN)2
How do you prepare kcn?
We can prepare KCN by the reaction of KOH and HCN.Where HCN can be generated by the pyrolysis of formamide.
Is KCN ionic?
Yes
What is KCN base acid or neutral?
KCN is a neutral solid salt (poison) but its aqueous solution is slightly basic.
Is KCN a ionic compound?
yes
Is KCN broth selective?
yes
