In the cyanide ion, the formal negative charge is on
Options
(a) C
(b) N
(c) Both C and N
(d) resonate between C and N
Correct Answer:
resonate between C and N
Explanation:
Cyanide ion is an ambident ion formal negative charge is on both C and N . ⁻C ≡ N or C ≡ N⁻.