What is the concentration of HCN(aq) in the solution?

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What is the concentration of HCN(aq) in the solution?

Despite its toxicity, cyanide is used extensively in some industries. Hydrogen cyanide (HCN)
and its conjugate base, cyanide ion (CN-) are relatively harmless in solution (assuming that
none of the workers drink the water!), but hydrocyanic acid (HCN) can be dangerous if it
enters the gas phase and is inhaled. A solution contains 2 mg/L total cyanide (TOTCN) and is
at pH 8.5.
Transcribed Image Text:Despite its toxicity, cyanide is used extensively in some industries. Hydrogen cyanide (HCN) and its conjugate base, cyanide ion (CN-) are relatively harmless in solution (assuming that none of the workers drink the water!), but hydrocyanic acid (HCN) can be dangerous if it enters the gas phase and is inhaled. A solution contains 2 mg/L total cyanide (TOTCN) and is at pH 8.5.
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