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Ionic Bonding

Question 5 • *CR Chemistry S1 [Q3050OX]

The polyatomic ion with the formula CN- is called

Answer
A
carbonate.
B
cyanide.
C
nitrite.

Explanation

The polyatomic ion CN⁻ contains one carbon atom and one nitrogen atom and is called cyanide. Carbonate is CO₃²⁻, while nitrite is NO₂⁻, so the correct choice is cyanide.

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