Cyanic acid (HOCN) and isocyanic acid (HNCO) dissolve in water to give the same anion upon deprotonation. (i) Draw Lewis structures for cyanic acid and isocyanic acid. (ii) Using arrow pushing and resonance, account for the fact that each acid gives the same anion on loss of H+ when reacted with NaOH.

Cyanic acid (HOCN) and isocyanic acid (HNCO) dissolve in water to give the same anion upon deprotonation. (i) Draw Lewis structures for cyanic acid and isocyanic acid. (ii) Using arrow pushing and resonance, account for the fact that each acid gives the same anion on loss of H+ when reacted with NaOH.

Chemistry: The Molecular Science

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Chapter10: Fuels, Organic Chemicals, And Polymers

Section10.4: Alcohols And Their Oxidation Products

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