Question

Isocyanic acid, also known as Hydrogen cyanate, is a weak acid and a potentially toxic atmospheric pollutant. Write down the equation for the dissociation of isocyanic acid in water. Explain the term conjugate base and state the correct conjugate base of isocyanic acid. Give a reason for your answer.

Answer 1

The dissociation of isocyanic acid in water produces its conjugate base, C N- since it will accept a proton to form isocyanic acid.

What is a conjugate base?

A conjugate base is a substance which is formed from the loss of the hydrogen ion of an acid and which will act as a base by accepting a proton.

The dissociation of Isocyanic acid in water is given below:

$HC N + H_2O \rightleftharpoons C N^{-} + H_3O^{+}$

The conjugate base is C N- since it will accept a proton to form isocyanic acid.

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