cyanide
Sign in to saveIn chemistry, cyanide () is an inorganic chemical compound that contains a functional group. This group, known as the cyano group, consists of a carbon atom triple-bonded to a nitrogen atom.
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Cyanide is a chemical compound made up of a carbon atom triple-bonded to a nitrogen atom, called a cyano group. This type of compound is important in chemistry because it appears in various industrial and biological contexts.
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- Bonding
- Occurrence
- In nature
- Interstellar medium
- Pyrolysis and combustion product
- Organic derivatives
- Reactions
- Protonation
- Hydrolysis
- Alkylation
- Redox
- Metal complexation
- Production
- Toxicity
- Disposal
- Antidote
- Sensitivity
- Applications
- Mining
- Industrial organic chemistry
- Medical uses
- Illegal fishing and poaching
- Pest control
- Niche uses
- Human poisoning
- Food additive
- Chemical tests for cyanide
- Qualitative tests
- References
- External links
In chemistry, cyanide () is an inorganic chemical compound that contains a functional group. This group, known as the cyano group, consists of a carbon atom triple-bonded to a nitrogen atom.
Ionic cyanides contain the cyanide anion . This anion is extremely toxic and causes cyanide poisoning. Soluble cyanide salts such as sodium cyanide (NaCN), potassium cyanide (KCN) and tetraethylammonium cyanide () are also highly toxic.