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Which one below is a pseudohalide?

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CN
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ICl
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IF5
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I3
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Solution

The correct option is A CN
Pseudohalides are "fake halides." Their chemistry bears some resemblance to true halides such as F Cl Br and I. Examples of pseudohalides include CN, N3. These are generally weak Lewis bases that bear a formal -1 charge.

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