Tsüaniidi
Tsüaniidi is a chemical compound with the formula CN. It is an anion that is composed of a carbon atom and a nitrogen atom, triple-bonded to each other. The carbon atom carries a formal charge of -1, making the overall charge of the ion -1. The cyanide ion is a highly toxic substance and a potent inhibitor of cellular respiration. It is found naturally in some plants, bacteria, and insects, and is also produced industrially for various applications, including mining, electroplating, and the production of plastics and dyes.
The cyanide ion is a linear molecule with a bond length of 118 pm and a bond
In biological systems, cyanide ions bind to the ferric iron in cytochrome c oxidase, an enzyme involved
Despite its toxicity, cyanide has several important industrial uses. It is used in gold and silver mining