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HCN Is a weak acid that dissociates in water. Which statement is completely true?
a) HCN is the Bronsted-Lowry base in this problem
b) HCN is a conjugate acid in this problem
c) with a Ka value, HCN is a strong acid
d) CN-1 ion is its conjugte base
e)HCN solutions have a pH value near 11
HCN gives H+
So, it is a Bronsted-Lowry acid
Its conjugate base is CN-
since it is acid, its solution will have pH of less than 7
Answer: d