When the following reaction goes in the reverse direction (from products to reactants), what is the acid? HCN(aq)+ H₂O(l)⇌ CN⁻ (aq)+ H₃O⁺(aq) A)HCN B)H₂O C)CN⁻ D)H₃O⁺ E)both CN⁻ and H₃O⁺

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In the reverse reaction, H₃O⁺ (hydrosulfuric acid, H2SO3) donates a proton (H+) to the base (CN⁻, thiocyanate ion), making it the acid.

When the Following Reaction Goes in the Reverse Direction (From