Which one of the following is a pseudohalide? A)CO₃^2- B)OH^- C)CN^- D)SO₄^2-

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A pseudohalide is a compound that resembles a halide in its reactivity, but does not contain a true halogen atom. Among the options given, only option C (CN^-) contains a pseudohalide group (-CN, also known as cyanide). The other options either contain true halogen atoms (such as S1 or Cl) or do not contain any halogen or pseudohalide group.

Which One of the Following Is a Pseudohalide