Choose the Br∅nsted-Lowry acids and bases in the following equation: HCN + OH- ⇌ H₂O + CN- A) acids HCN, CN- bases OH-, H₂O B) acids CN-, OH- bases HCN, H₂O C) acids HCN, H₂O bases OH-, CN- D) acids OH-, H₂O bases CN-, HCN E) acids HCN, OH- bases H₂O, CN-

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HCN donates a proton to OH-, making it a Brønsted-Lowry acid, and H2O is formed, which can donate a proton to CN-, making it a Brønsted-Lowry acid as well. OH- accepts a proton, making it a base, and CN- can accept a proton, making it a base.

Choose the Br∅nsted-Lowry Acids and Bases in the Following Equation