Question:

Wild almonds taste bitter (and are dangerous to eat!)

Last updated: 8/5/2022

Wild almonds taste bitter (and are dangerous to eat!)

Wild almonds taste bitter (and are dangerous to eat!) because they contain hydrocyanic acid, HCN (aq). Answer the following about HCN: a) Write the reaction of hydrocyanic acid and water. (2 marks) b) Write the Ka expression. (1 mark)