What is the name of the acid that dissociates to give the cyanide ion, CN⁻? A) cyanic acid B) cyanidic acid C) cyanous D) hydrocyanic acid

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The acid that dissociates to give the cyanide ion is hydrocyanic acid (HCN). The formula for the cyanide ion is CN-, not CN⁻, which is an incorrect representation. Among the given options, only hydrocyanic acid (D) contains cyanide (CN-) in its formula. Cyanic acid (A) and cyanous (C) are not acids that contain the cyanide ion. Cyanidic acid (B) is not a commonly known acid and does not exist in nature.

What Is the Name of the Acid That Dissociates to Give