Tsüanoühikut

Tsüanoühikut is a term that can refer to a variety of chemical compounds containing the cyano group (CN) as a functional group, or more broadly, to the cyano anion itself. The cyano group is a univalent radical with the formula CN. It is a linear group consisting of a carbon atom triple-bonded to a nitrogen atom.

In organic chemistry, organic compounds that contain one or more cyano groups are known as nitriles. These compounds are characterized by the presence of the -C≡N functional group. Nitriles can be synthesized through various methods, including the dehydration of amides and nucleophilic substitution reactions. They are important intermediates in the synthesis of a wide range of organic molecules, including carboxylic acids, amines, and amides.

The cyano anion (CN⁻) is a diatomic linear anion. It is the conjugate base of hydrogen cyanide (HCN). The cyano anion is known for its toxicity, primarily due to its ability to interfere with cellular respiration by binding to iron in cytochrome c oxidase. In inorganic chemistry, the cyano group can also act as a ligand in coordination complexes, forming cyanometal complexes. These complexes have diverse applications in catalysis, pigment production, and analytical chemistry. The term "tsüanoühikut" itself is not a standard scientific term in English-language chemistry literature and might be a transliteration or a term from another language.