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what is the conjugate base of CN-

Please note the correct questions is " what is the conjugate acid of CN- ion"
As, Cyanide ion abstract a proton present in the reaction mixture to form HCN.
CN- + H+ ⇔ HCN

Hence HCN is the conjugate acid of cyanide ion. 

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i think HCN.

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The base is formed when itsconjugate acidloses aproton. Thus the conjugate acid is just the base + a proton.HCN - Hydrogen cyaninde (orprussic acid).

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hey, HCN is its conjugate acid.

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i know the question is incorrect it should be conjugate acid only as base is not possible.

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CN is its conjugate base.

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