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1 March, 03:55

What is the molecular shape of HCN

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  1. 1 March, 04:02
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    Linear Hydrogen Cyanide. In this example, HCN, the Lewis diagram shows carbon at the center with no lone electron pairs. The carbon and nitrogen are bonded through a triple bond which counts as "one electron pair". Hence the molecule has two electron pairs and is linear.
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