Multiple Choice
The nitrogen atom in the cyanide ion,CN-,is surrounded by:
A) one single bond and three lone pairs of electrons.
B) one double bond and one lone pair of electrons.
C) one double bond and two lone pairs of electrons.
D) one triple bond and one lone pair of electrons.
E) one triple bond and no lone pairs of electrons.
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