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Write the balanced net ionic equation for the reaction that occurs when hydrocyanic acid and...

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Write the balanced net ionic equation for the reaction that occurs when hydrocyanic acid and potassium hydroxide are combined. Include states of matter. This reaction is classified as:

A. strong acid + strong base

B. weak acid + strong base

C. strong acid + weak base

D. weak acid + weak base

Neutralization Reaction:

The reaction of an acid with a base, neutralizing each other, is known as a neutralization reaction. The salt and water molecules are formed as products along with energy.

Answer and Explanation: 1

The reaction between hydrocyanic acid and potassium hydroxide is classified as B. weak acid + strong base.

The equation for the reaction is

{eq}HCN(aq)+KOH(aq)\rightarrow KCN(aq)+H_{2}O(l) {/eq}

The net ionic equation is

{eq}H^{+}(aq)+OH^{-}(aq)\rightarrow H_{2}O(l) {/eq}


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Learn about neutralization definition and various types of acid-base neutralization reaction examples. Understand weak acids and bases, and the applications of neutralization reaction.


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