When potassium cyanide (KCN) reacts with hydrochloric acid, a poisonous gas of hydrogen cyanide is given off.  The equation describing this process is: KCN(aq) + HCL(aq) ==> KCl(aq) + HCN(g) If 0.140 g pf KCN is completely reacted with hydrochloric acid, calculate the amount of HCN that is formed.

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When potassium cyanide (KCN) reacts with hydrochloric acid, a poisonous gas of hydrogen cyanide is given off.  The equation describing this process is:

KCN(aq) + HCL(aq) ==> KCl(aq) + HCN(g)

If 0.140 g pf KCN is completely reacted with hydrochloric acid, calculate the amount of HCN that is formed.

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