syanidiioneja

Syanidiioneja refers to the cyanide ion, a chemical species with the formula CN⁻. It is an inorganic compound composed of a single carbon atom covalently bonded to a single nitrogen atom. The carbon atom carries a formal charge of -1, making the ion a polyatomic anion. The cyanide ion is linear in its structure and exhibits a triple bond between the carbon and nitrogen atoms, although resonance structures can also be considered.

This ion is a potent toxin due to its ability to strongly bind to the iron in cytochrome c oxidase, a critical enzyme in cellular respiration. This binding inhibits the enzyme's function, preventing cells from utilizing oxygen, leading to rapid cellular damage and death. Despite its toxicity, cyanide ions are also found naturally in various plants and microorganisms, and are produced during combustion processes. Industrially, cyanide compounds are used in mining for gold and silver extraction, electroplating, and the synthesis of various organic chemicals. Due to their high toxicity, the handling and disposal of cyanide compounds are strictly regulated. The cyanide ion is the conjugate base of hydrocyanic acid (HCN), a weak acid.