
(a)
Interpretation:
The products of the reaction between HCN and
Concept introduction:
The hydoxide ion is both a base and a nucleophile. It is quite strong as a base and deprotonates most acids, forming its conjugate acid,
(b)
Interpretation:
The numerical factor by which the products side of the reaction between HCN and
Concept introduction:
In an acid-base reaction, the side with weaker acid (and base) is favored. The pKa values of the two acids in the reaction can be used to determine the factor by which that side is favored. The factor is given by the difference between the pKa values,

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