Hydrogen Cyanide is considered as a weak acid. The pKa value of HCN is 9.21. When HCN is dissolved in water it slightly ionizes to produce H⁺ in the form of H₃O⁺ as water acts as a base and CN⁻ (Cyanide Ion).
Hydrogen Cyanide is considered as a weak acid. The pKa value of HCN is 9.21. When HCN is dissolved in water it slightly ionizes to produce H⁺ in the form of H₃O⁺ as water acts as a base and CN⁻ (Cyanide Ion).
