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Properties of Ionic Compound

In the cyanid...

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In the cyanide ion, the formal negative charge is on

A

C

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N

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Both C and N

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Resonate between C and N

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Solution

The correct option is B
N

In $C N^{-}$ ion formal negative charge is on nitrogen atom due to lone pair of electrons.

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