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Ionic Bond between K+ and CN- ions. The C and N in CN_ ion are bonded by covalent sigma and pi bonds.

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Is KCN ionic?

Yes, KCN is an ionic compound. It is composed of the potassium cation (K+) and the cyanide anion (CN-), which are held together by ionic bonds.


What kind of bonds does KCN have?

Ionic, between K+ and pi-bonded cyanide, CN-.


Is KCN a ionic compound?

It is both ionic an covalent. The ionic part is the potassium ion (K^(+)) and the cyano ion (CN^(-)). However, the covalnent part is within the cyano ion , the nitrogen and carbon form a TRIPLE covalent bons. K^(+) + N= C^(-) = KCN


What number of mole is KCN?

The answer will depend on the quantity of KCN.


How fast KCN kills human?

KCN kills a human being in 0.5 second.


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.


What salt is poisonous?

Examples of poisonous salts: KCN, HgCl2, NaCN.


Does 0.1 M KCN have a pH greater than 7.0?

Yes. Since KCN is a salt of strong base and weak acid,its water solution will be basic.Therefore,0.1M KCN have pH greater than 7,its pH is 11.


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?


Why is cyanide poison?

Cyanides (HCN, KCN, NaCN) are lethal poisons, which block the respiration.


What is the written notation for KCN?

Potassium Cyanide