the cyanide ion reacts with hydrochloric acid. explain why the H+ ion favor one atom in the polyatomic ion versus the other.

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the cyanide ion reacts with hydrochloric acid. explain why the H+ ion favor one atom in the polyatomic ion versus the other.

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